Dental Hygiene Therapist

PortmanDentex; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice group in East Sussex is seeking a qualified Dental Hygiene Therapist to join a supportive team. This role offers full clinical freedom, access to first class marketing, and mentoring opportunities to ensure exceptional patient care. Ideal candidates will have experience in Dental Therapy and hold current certification in dental radiography. Join a practice that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Full clinical freedom

Access to first class marketing and business support

Mentoring and CPD opportunities

Support from Clinical Leads

Qualifications

• Experience working within full scope of Dental Therapy and with NHS patients.
• Completed the exemption training to supply/administer POMs.
• Current certification in dental radiography.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding service and care to both private and NHS patients.
• Utilize preferred equipment, materials, and referral pathways.
• Work alongside skilled practice teams to ensure exceptional patient care.

Skills

Experience in Dental Therapy

Confident in autonomous work

Certification in dental radiography

Tools

Trios scanner

Digital xrays

Ankylos Implant System

Job description

Job Description

If you’re a Dental Hygiene Therapist looking to work with a supportive practice team in the East Sussex area, we have a new opportunity to join us at Magpies Dental Practice.

About the role and practice

Magpies Dental Practice is a well-established practice in Horam (TN21 0EY) with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding service and care to both our private and NHS patients.

• Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Experience working within full scope of Dental Therapy and with NHS patients
• Private Hygiene opportunities
• As this is an independent, direct access role applicants should be confident in working autonomously and within their full scope
• You will have completed the exemption training (to supply/administer POMs) and will hold a current certification in dental radiography
• 4 surgery practice
• Well equipped with Trios scanner, digital xrays and Ankylos Implant System
• Experienced clinical team offering IV and inhalation sedation
• Excellent support team including experienced receptionists, nurses and wonderful Practice Manager
• Free car park next door
• 4.8/5 Google Reviews

What do you get in return?

By joining Portman|Dentex, you’ll be part of a 360+ practice business, which is predominantly focused on private dentistry. This means you get access to our large network of like-minded clinicians, as well as being surrounded by skilled practice teams who’ll partner with you to deliver exceptional patient care. The support doesn’t end there though, we also offer:

• Full clinical freedom – meaning you can use your preferred equipment, materials, labs, and referral pathways to deliver the best level of care to your patients. We’ll champion you as a self‑employed clinician, and ensure you always retain your unique identity
• Access to first class marketing, branding, and business support – enabling you to maximise your diary utilisation
• Mentoring and CPD – we can connect you with clinical mentors to guide and advise you, as well as running regular CPD events with some of our best-in-class dentists and specialists
• Support from Clinical Leads – we have a team of practising clinicians who split their week between delivering outstanding care to their patients, and acting as a key link between our clinicians and the wider business.

To find out more, get in touch with our Clinical Recruitment Partner, Justine, at [e-mail]

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.