Bank Dental Therapist - Epidemiology

Integrated Care System; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Bank Dental Therapist to undertake Oral Health Surveys for children. This role offers 1-2 days of work per week, with competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. Successful applicants will engage in a significant dental census program, with all necessary training provided.

Qualifications

• GDC registered dental therapist.
• Active NHS performer number is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in epidemiology is helpful but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Oral Health Surveys for children in Nottinghamshire.
• Examine and collect dental data from primary school children.

Skills

Epidemiology Experience

Education

GDC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Bank Dental Therapist - Epidemiology

1-2 days per week by arrangement; pay on an hourly basis: £26.70 per hour + mileage rate 45p per mile.

Please note: The advertised hourly rate includes a 12.07% statutory uplift as payment in lieu of annual leave, in line with regulations for bank workers.

To undertake Oral Health Surveys for adults and children in Nottinghamshire.

You must be GDC registered. An active NHS performer number is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

Nottinghamshire CDS CIC is conducting a dental census survey of 5-year-old children within Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County primary schools. The survey aims to measure the prevalence and severity of dental caries among these children.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic dentists to join the epidemiology fieldwork examining team, involved in examining and collecting dental data from participating 5-year-old school children.

Previous experience in epidemiology is helpful but not essential. All training will be provided on the national protocol and clinical criteria during calibration in the East Midlands.

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a dental census programme.

About us

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Bank Dental Officer

Essential

• See job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

Various Sites, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ

Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/