Dental Hygiene Therapist

Smile Together; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension and paid leave

Birthday day off

Health cash plan

Smile+ benefits platform

Job summary

Smile Together in Bodmin, Cornwall, is seeking a Dental Hygiene Therapist to join a compassionate, community-minded team. The role covers preventive, periodontal, and restorative care within a supportive multidisciplinary setting and is available on a full-time/part-time basis.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Hygiene & Therapy qualification (or Hygiene-only) with current GDC registration, and a strong commitment to improving oral health access in Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Diploma or BSc), or a Hygiene qualification for hygiene-only role.
• Current registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Genuine enthusiasm for improving oral health access in Cornwall.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality preventive, periodontal, and restorative care (where applicable) to a diverse patient population.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to reduce oral health inequalities across Cornwall.
• Undertake oral health assessments, including periodontal charting and risk assessment.
• Provide scale and polish treatments and non-surgical periodontal therapy.
• Deliver personalised preventive and oral hygiene advice tailored to individual needs.
• Apply fluoride varnish and fissure sealants as appropriate.
• Carry out paediatric preventive and restorative dentistry, including stainless steel crowns on primary teeth (Hall technique where appropriate).
• Extract primary teeth where clinically indicated.
• Provide direct-access assessments, hygiene and periodontal treatments and restorations for adults within GDC scope of practice.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

GDC registration

Independent & collaborative working

Compassionate, patient-centred

Commitment to Cornwall oral health

Education

Diploma or BSc in Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Dental Hygiene Therapist

Location: Bodmin

Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time

About Smile Together

Escape the ordinary and experience the exceptional in Cornwall – one of the UK’s most beautiful and inspiring places to live and work.

At Smile Together, we’re redefining dentistry. As a certified B Corp and employee-owned Community Interest Company (CIC), we combine clinical excellence with social purpose, investing profits back into services, our people, and the communities we serve.

Are you a clinician who is compassionate, community-minded, and motivated to make a positive impact? Then this role is for you.

Rates:

Self Employed Option:

Denplan Patients Hygiene appointments – £28 per appointment – based on a 30-minute appointment (if longer and part of plan would work out the difference to add on, e.g 45 minutes would = £42).

Private paying patients, monies generated – 35% – all paying hygiene and therapy treatment appointments.

Employed Option:

£56,160.00 per annum based on 37.5 hours a week.

Being an employee you will have in addition to your salary these benefits and more:

Professional Development

We’ll help you develop your skills with access to our compliance suite, GDC Paid, added to our corporate indemnity which is paid by the company.

Workforce Benefits Package:

Occupational pension scheme, 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National Living Wage Employer, and an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday!

Community Involvement:

Get involved in impactful community projects and outreach initiatives across the region. Opportunity for half a day’s paid volunteer time*

Smile+ Employee Benefits Platform:

Enjoy access to our Smile+ employee benefits platform, bringing together exclusive employee discounts, health and wellbeing resources, financial wellbeing support, recognition tools and a range of benefits designed to support you both at work and beyond.

Health Cash Plan:

Access a comprehensive Health Cash Plan through Westfield Health, helping you claim back the cost of everyday healthcare while providing access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, from optical and dental care to GP support, diagnostic tests and wellbeing resources.

Financial Wellbeing:

Through our Smile+ benefits platform, you’ll have access to expert financial guidance from Wesleyan, giving you the support and confidence to make informed financial decisions throughout your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality preventive, periodontal, and restorative care (if applicable) to a diverse patient population.
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to reducing oral health inequalities and improving long-term oral health across Cornwall.
• Undertake oral health assessments, including periodontal charting and risk assessment.
• Provide thorough scale and polish treatments and non-surgical periodontal therapy
• Deliver personalised preventive and oral hygiene advice tailored to individual needs.
• Apply fluoride varnish and fissure sealants as appropriate.

Additional responsibilities for a Therapist

• Carry out paediatric preventive and restorative dentistry, including stainless steel crowns on primary teeth (Hall technique where appropriate).
• Extract primary teeth where clinically indicated.
• Provide direct-access assessments, hygiene and periodontal treatments and restorations for adults within GDC scope of practice.

What You’ll Bring

• Recognised qualification in Dental Hygiene and Therapy (Diploma or BSc), or a Dental Hygiene qualification for those applying for a hygiene-only role.
• Current registration with the General Dental Council (without conditions).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine enthusiasm for improving oral health access in Cornwall.

Why Choose Smile Together?

• Modern, purpose-built surgeries equipped with the latest dental technology.
• The chance to work within a B Corp certified, employee owned social enterprise with strong values and a commitment to social impact.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing and professional fulfilment.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working options and a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to ongoing CPD, training and development opportunities.