Band 7 Dental Therapist

Community Dental Services; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused dental organization in Lowestoft is seeking a dedicated Dental Therapist to join their team. You will provide a range of dental treatments and preventative care to a diverse patient base, including individuals with special needs. Enjoy a permanent contract with a starting salary of £47,810 per annum, and access to professional development opportunities within a patient-centered environment.

Benefits

Access to Corporate Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid indemnity

Uniforms provided

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Dental Therapist.
• Experience in providing dental treatments including extended duties.
• Ability to work with patients with additional needs and anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of dental treatments at the request of dentists.
• Deliver comprehensive dental treatment and preventative care.
• Support clinics across Norfolk with various duties.

Skills

Registered Dental Therapist

Ability to travel

Experience with diverse patient needs

Knowledge of dental treatments

Education

Relevant dental qualifications

Job description

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Band 7 Dental Therapist, Permanent Contract, Full Time, 37.5 Hours (Part Time Considered)

Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week (part time considered)

Base: Suite A and D, Old Court Buildings, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1UR

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*This position is advertised at Band 7, however, individuals without the relevant qualifications will initially be compensated at Band 6 until they are fully operating within the scope of the Band 7 role.*

Main duties of the job

Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with an award-winning, dentally led social enterprise?

Community Dental Services CIC is looking for a Dental Therapist who aligns with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about providing care for those most in need.

Applications are invited from dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Therapists to join our Community Dental Service team for this post based at our Lowestoft clinic, supporting clinics across Norfolk and Waveney as required.

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of dental treatments, including all extended duties appropriate to their registration, at the request of dentists within the CDS.

You will deliver comprehensive dental treatment and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services, which serve a diverse patient base including adults, children, individuals with additional needs, severe anxiety, and patients with learning and physical disabilities.

You will be required to support other clinics across the county and assist with general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care, screening, and epidemiological surveys.

As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Norfolk, the ability to travel is essential.

Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

About us

What do we offer?

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
• Permanent Contract
• NHS Salaried Primary Care Dental Staff and Agenda for Change pay scales
• Starting salary gross £47,810 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
• Dentally led, Social Enterprise with a patient-focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development
• Paid indemnity
• Uniforms provided
• Opportunity to become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Chance to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Job responsibilities

For details on the main duties and responsibilities, please see the job descriptions and person specifications in the attached documents.