Dental Hygiene/Therapist - St Michaels Dental, Wakefield (6 months Locum Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist/Therapist to join their team on a maternity cover basis. This role offers the opportunity to work in a well-known practice with a rich history and excellent earning potential in private treatments. You will be part of a collaborative team, providing high-quality hygiene and therapy services while enjoying the flexibility of working one day a week. If you are passionate about dental care and committed to professional development, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• GDC registration and UK Dental Hygienist qualification essential.
• Proven high-quality hygiene and therapy service delivery required.

Responsibilities

• Join the team on a maternity cover basis at St Michaels Dental practice.
• Deliver high-quality dental hygiene and therapy services.

Skills

GDC registration

UK Dental Hygienist qualification

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with EMS Air-Flow One

Knowledge of current hygiene practices

Strong organisational skills

Teamwork and collaborative skills

Empathy and rapport-building

Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays

Education

UK Dental Hygienist or Therapist qualification

Tools

Cavitron

R4 software

Intraoral scanners

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Dental Hygiene/Therapist - St Michaels Dental, Wakefield (6 months Locum Cover), Wakefield

Client:

Wakefield - St Michael's Dental

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Dental Hygiene/Therapist required to join the team on a maternity cover basis at our St Michaels Dental, Wakefield practice.

• Start Date: Available from June 2025
• Days and Hours available: 1 day per week, with surgery space available on a Friday
• Established practice with 5 surgeries, over 25 years of service
• Mixed NHS and Private practice with excellent earning potential in private treatments
• Located within the same building as St Michaels Orthodontics, occupying the upper floor
• Well-known practitioners: Joe Hendron and Catherine McCanny

Wakefield is centrally located in West Yorkshire, accessible via the A1, M1, and M62 motorways, close to Leeds, Barnsley, Dewsbury, and Pontefract.

Part of Portman, a leading provider of private dental care in the UK and Ireland, now merged with Dentex, supporting practices with community-focused values, clinical freedom, and professional development. We operate over 350 practices, serving more than 1.5 million patients annually across the UK, Ireland, and Benelux.

To find out more or apply, please contact Vikki at [emailprotected]

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Qualifications:

• GDC registration and UK Dental Hygienist or Therapist qualification essential
• UK practice experience preferred
• Proven high-quality hygiene and therapy service delivery
• Excellent communication skills and patient motivation
• Proficiency with EMS Air-Flow One, Cavitron, hand instruments, digital radiographs, R4 software, intraoral scanners
• Knowledge of current hygiene practices and preventive dentistry
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaborative skills
• Empathy and rapport-building
• Commitment to professional development
• Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays

Additional Information:

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