Dental Specialist - Head of Orthodontics - SDH (Apply via eCredential)
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Specialist
Requisition ID: REQ576483
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking an experienced Dental Specialist to join our team at Sydney Dental Hospital.
We are looking for a Head of Orthodontics! The Head of the Department of Orthodontics has responsibility for management of specialist Restorative Dentistry services (encompassing specialist Orthodontics) for Sydney Local Health District Oral Health Services. These services are operated as per the Ministry of Health List Management protocols and Specialist Referral Guidelines.
The Department Head will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote evidence-based practice and innovation for excellence in care and continuous improvement. As clinical leader, they will enhance clinical engagement and professional practice and standards, as well as a culture of respect for the individual, teamwork and continuous performance improvement.
In addition the Head of the Department of Orthodontics will also undertake patient care duties in the Department, providing high quality specialist dental care and services for patients of Sydney Dental Hospital.
Sydney Dental Hospital (SDH) is one of the two tertiary referral centres in Dentistry in New South Wales. It is a leading clinical facility providing quality and safe, preventively oriented dental treatments and oral health promotion activities in the community.
Whilst being the first established dental hospital in Australasia in 1904, SDH has the most modern, evidence-based approach to clinical service provision. Patients referred to SDH receive all levels of care including emergency, routine and speciality care. The longstanding partnership between SDH and the University of Sydney continues to see undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Faculty of Dentistry receive practical training to develop their professional skills and expertise. SDH has a research rich culture and contributes publications to peer reviewed journals across the world.
For enquiries about the position, please contact Professor Alexander Holden via email at alexander.holden@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create/update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. If you experience difficulties, please refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SLHD eCredential Team at SLHD-eCredAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 9515 9933.
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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To be employed by NSW Health, you are required to provide evidence of current immunity status that complies with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. Successful applicants are required to abide by the Code of Conduct.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards
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Applications will not be accepted via agencies.
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Applications Close: 2 June 2025
