Clinical Educator/Dental Therapist/Hygienist

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern dental practice in Ipswich is seeking a Clinical Educator/Dental Therapist/Hygienist to provide high-quality dental therapy treatments while supporting university student placements. Ideal candidates will have a GDC registration and experience in mentoring and educational leadership, within a progressive work environment that values professional development. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Part-time hours flexibility

Supportive clinical team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with GDC, experience in dental therapy strongly preferred.
• Ability to mentor and conduct educational sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental therapy treatments.
• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Dental therapy treatments

Oral health education

Patient record management

Education

Registration with GDC

Job description

Clinical Educator/Dental Therapist/Hygienist

Lighthouse Dental Practice is seeking a passionate clinical educator and dental therapist to join our growing team in Ipswich, Suffolk. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated professional to combine clinical excellence with educational leadership in a supportive, modern practice environment.

The primary focus of this role will be supporting university student placements and clinical education as well as dental therapy sessions from this October.

We are a progressive dental practice committed to delivering outstanding patient care while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Located in the heart of Ipswich, we pride ourselves on our modern facilities, advanced technology, and collaborative team approach to dentistry.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality dental therapy treatments including preventive care, restorative procedures, and oral health education.
• Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Perform scaling and polishing, fissure sealants, and simple restorative work.
• Administer local anaesthesia and provide pain management as required.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
• Collaborate with dentists and other team members to ensure integrated patient care.

About us

• Outstanding staff retention: many colleagues have grown their whole careers with us.
• Long-standing patient relationships: consistency and compassion keep our schedule full and our reputation.
• Modern, welcoming environment: digital workflows, fully equipped surgeries, and a supportive clinical team.
• Worklife balance: part-time hours and flexibility built into your rota.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find outmore information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact withus.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration with GDC

Experience

• Mentor new team members and support their professional development
• Conduct regular team education sessions on best practices and new techniques
• Assess competencies and provide constructive feedback to enhance clinical skills
• Lead continuing professional development initiatives within the practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience- Competitive DOE