Dental Hygienist

Union Street Dental Care, Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established private dental practice in Dundee is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their team. Ideal candidates will possess a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and be registered with the GDC. Responsibilities include assessing oral health needs and providing effective dental treatment. The practice offers a competitive package with negotiable hours, benefits such as CPD allowances, and workplace pension. The position is available on both full-time and part-time bases, alongside opportunities for career growth within the practice.

Benefits

5.8 weeks holidays, rising to 6.8 weeks after 5 years

One additional day's holiday for birthday

Annual allowance of CPD provided

GDC registration paid for annually

Workplace pension

Free essential dental treatment after 1 year

Qualifications

• Registration with the GDC and a PVG check is required.
• Consistent computer proficiency and knowledge of dental software programs preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess oral health needs of patients and their families.
• Provide accurate and effective oral hygiene treatment including post-visit instructions.
• Manage patient records and preserve treatment progress data.

Skills

Friendly

Organised

Hard working

Well presented

Education

Diploma in Dental Hygiene or equivalent

Tools

Exact management system

Ex Pro Digital X‑Ray system

Job description

Union Street Dental Care, Dundee (Private Practice)

We are looking to employ a Dental Hygienist to join our well-established private dental practice in Dundee city centre.

We are a growing private practice with great patient and employee relationships. We strive for excellent customer service and provide the best care to all of our patients on a daily basis.

Our ideal candidate would be:

• Friendly
• Organised
• Hard working
• Well presented

Condition of employment: you will be required to be registered with the GDC and obtain a PVG check.

Hours are negotiable but ideally 4 days per week.

The salary and days/hours for this position are negotiable to the right candidate. We offer a competitive package, including wage, pension scheme and flexibility.

Staff benefits include:

• 5.8 weeks holidays, rising to 6.8 weeks pro rata after 5 years' service
• One additional day's holiday for birthday
• Annual allowance of CPD provided
• GDC registration paid for annually
• Workplace pension
• Free essential dental treatment after 1 years' service

This is a mixed practice (95% PVT), consisting of 3 surgeries, using Exact management system and Ex Pro Digital X‑Ray system.

Appointment times are predominantly 30 minutes.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assess oral health needs of patients and their families
• Explain benefits of preventive care programs
• Recommend appropriate treatment plans according to patient's specific needs and conditions
• Take and record patient's medical histories and provide treatment instructions
• Provide accurate and effective oral hygiene treatment including post‑visit instructions
• Assist patients with oral health maintenance procedures such as tooth cleaning, sealants, etc.
• Consult patients on current medical treatments for teeth and gums
• Administer injections, prescribed medications
• Educate patients on oral health care strategies
• Manage dental emergencies/first aid supplies/materials
• Manage patient records/preserve treatment progress data to provide complete documentation to the dentist on time
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene or equivalent
• Consistent computer proficiency required; knowledge of dental software programs preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent

Pay: From £27.50 per hour

Benefits: Additional leave, Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate: Dundee DD1 4BE – reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience: Dental Hygienist – 1 year (required)

Language: English (required)

Licence/Certification: GDC Registration (required)

Work Location: In person