225746 Dental Therapist

NHS National Services Scotland; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a dedicated dental therapist to join their Public Dental Service. This role involves delivering patient-centred clinical care, handling various patient needs, and requires GDC registration and relevant clinical experience. The position offers a part-time schedule at Garden Hill Health Centre. Join us to make a difference in our community.

Benefits

Free unlimited parking at all hospital sites

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registration with GDC is essential.
• Relevant clinical experience in dental therapy and hygiene is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of therapist and hygienist services.
• Deliver patient-centred clinical care to diverse groups.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the wider team.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of DCP's scope of practice.
• Handle difficult conversations in a professional manner.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Handling difficult situations

Education

GDC registration as a dental therapist

Clinical experience in dental therapy and hygiene

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated dental therapist to join our Public Dental Service (PDS) to provide patient-centred clinical dental duties in NHS Dumfries & Galloway. The post holder will provide the full range of therapist and hygienist services, as outlined in the General Dental Council (GDC) scope of practice, to patients including those with additional needs, medically complex, anxious/phobic, priority groups such as prisoners and homeless, safety net service and as referred by dentists working within the PDS.

The post involves working to and keeping up to date with developments, scope of practice of DCPs and Health & Safety. Effective communication and the ability to handle difficult situations or patients positively are essential. Relevant clinical experience and GDC registration as a dental therapist are required.

This post is based at Garden Hill Health Centre for 3 days (22.5 hours) per week, with scope for review on this and other work patterns will be considered.

Informal enquiries to Vicki Rice - Tel: [phone]

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of therapist and hygienist services in line with GDC scope of practice.
• Deliver patient-centred clinical care to diverse groups including those with additional needs, medically complex conditions, and patients who are anxious or phobic.
• Work within the PDS settings and refer as appropriate by dentists within the service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of DCP scope of practice and health and safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients and the wider team, including difficult conversations, in a professional and positive manner.

Qualifications

• GDC registration as a dental therapist (essential).
• Relevant clinical experience in dental therapy and hygiene.

Information for all candidates

• To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us pages.
• Application process: details available via NHS Careers.
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• Post submissions may close early due to volume of applications; apply promptly.
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• Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all hospital sites.

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND – Some posts may require a criminal records check. If successful you will be notified which level of check is required.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice involves recognizing and managing risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, young people and adults, in line with relevant legislation and NHSDG policies.

Additional information for international candidates

Right to work in the United Kingdom
NHS Dumfries and Galloway requires the relevant permission to work in the UK and checks entitlement for all prospective employees.

Work visa
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United Kingdom registration
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