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

PortmanDentex; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider is seeking a Dental Hygiene/Therapist for a part-time locum position in Wakefield. The role involves providing excellent patient care in a mixed NHS and private practice. Join a supportive team in a well-established practice with opportunities for growth and excellent earning potential.

Qualifications

• GDC registration and UK Dental Hygienist or Therapist qualification essential.
• Experience in UK dental practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Part-time role, 1 day per week, with surgery space available on Fridays.
• Deliver high-quality service with a focus on periodontal health.

Skills

Communication

Motivational Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Empathetic Patient Care

Education

UK Dental Hygienist or Therapist Qualification

Tools

EMS Air-Flow One Guided Biofilm Therapy

Cavitron

Digital Radiographs

R4 Software

Intraoral Scanners

Job description

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

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Job Details

• Start Date: Available from June 2025
• Part-time: 1 day per week, with surgery space available on Fridays
• Established practice with 5 surgeries, over 25 years in operation
• Mixed NHS and Private practice with excellent private earning potential
• Located within the same building as St Michaels Orthodontics

Wakefield, West Yorkshire — a central location accessible from the North, South, East, and West via major motorways.

Part of Portman, a leading UK and Ireland provider of private dental care, recently merged with Dentex. We focus on community, integrity, and clinical freedom, supporting over 350 practices and serving more than 1.5 million patients annually.

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Company Overview

We are committed to delivering 5-star service and quality dental care, emphasizing periodontal health and overall wellness.

Qualifications

• GDC registration and UK Dental Hygienist or Therapist qualification essential
• Experience in UK dental practices preferred
• Proven high-quality service delivery
• Excellent communication and motivational skills
• Proficiency with EMS Air-Flow One Guided Biofilm Therapy, Cavitron, hand instruments, digital radiographs, R4 software, and intraoral scanners
• Knowledge of current practices and preventive dentistry
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and team collaboration skills
• Empathetic patient care approach
• Willingness to work various shifts, including some evenings and Saturdays

Additional Information

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, disability, age, or nationality.