At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch orthodontic care in a modern, fully equipped practice.
- Company: A private, independent dental practice on the stunning Cornish coast.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, dedicated support staff, and a competitive remuneration package.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment with a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Join a growing team with high demand for orthodontic services and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate qualifications in orthodontics or specialist orthodontist status required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Specialist Orthodontist, or Dentist with postgraduate qualifications in orthodontics.
The Observatory Dental Practice, Falmouth, Cornwall — fully private, non-corporate.
A genuinely unusual opening: a modern, fully private, independently owned practice on the Cornish coast, ten minutes' walk from Gyllyngvase beach, with more orthodontic demand than we can currently handle. We opened in 2022 and have grown to six dentists and four therapists, supported by a hygienist, an endodontist and an implantologist. We were highly commended for Best New Practice at the Private Dentistry Awards 2023, and we are opening our fourth surgery this year. The orthodontic demand here is real and measurable. We turned away 20 orthodontic enquiries last month alone because we have exceeded our capacity. Since the closure of the River Practice in Truro there is also substantial unmet demand across the area for an orthodontic referral service, and we are well placed to provide it. Whoever takes this role will not be building a list from scratch — they will be working through one that already exists.
The surgery and support: You will work in a brand new, state-of-the-art surgery equipped with an iTero 5D scanner, Aquacut, digital SLR photography, speed-increasing handpieces and digital phosphor plate radiography. OPGs are currently taken at a neighbouring practice, and we will invest in bringing this in house for the right person. We will provide a dedicated orthodontic nurse, and a treatment coordinator to handle consultations and finance conversations once you are busy. You will not be expected to run your own admin.
Remuneration: We will discuss a package that reflects your qualifications and experience. We do not expect you to subsidise materials.
Qualifications: We would consider a specialist orthodontist, or a dentist with postgraduate qualifications in orthodontics, depending on experience. A portfolio demonstrating your clinical techniques and honestly reflecting your experience and outcomes would be a great advantage. We do not expect perfection.
Days and hours: We run a two-shift day Monday to Thursday: mornings 8:00am–1:45pm, afternoons 2:00pm–7:45pm. This gives you nearly six hours of clinical time in a shift while protecting the rest of your day. Fridays run as a single shift, 8:00am–5:30pm. There is ample opportunity for additional shifts if you want them, and we can work with you to find a pattern that suits.
What we are looking for: Someone who wants the time, equipment and materials to do orthodontics properly, who will look after our patients, and who wants to build something with us rather than simply rent a chair. In return we will back you: your development, your equipment, and a working week that leaves room for a life outside it.
Orthodontist in Falmouth employer: The Observatory Dental Practice
The Observatory Dental Practice offers an exceptional working environment for a Private Orthodontist, combining the beauty of the Cornish coast with a modern, fully private practice. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and patient care, you will benefit from a supportive team and an established patient list, ensuring both professional growth and a fulfilling career in a picturesque location.
Contact Details:
The Observatory Dental Practice Recruitment Team
