Dental Hygienist or Therapist | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London seeks part-time Dental Hygienists or Therapists for the Restorative Department, focusing on cancer patients. Responsibilities include providing hygiene treatments and oral health education, with mandatory registration with the General Dental Council (UK). The role operates within a multidisciplinary team, emphasizing care pathways for head and neck cancer patients. Flexible days are likely on Tuesday and Thursday.

Qualifications

• Must have full registration with the GDC as a Dental Hygienist or Therapist.
• Essential knowledge and clinical experience in secondary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene and treatments to cancer patients.
• Deliver oral health education and periodontal treatment.
• Support all stages of the restorative care pathway.
• Ensure effective communication with referring practitioners.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team care delivery.
• Uphold professional standards and guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of periodontal treatment

Oral health education

Team collaboration

Education

Full registration with the General Dental Council (UK)

Job description

Overview

One or two part-time (0.2/0.4 WTE), Dental Hygienists or Therapists to work in the Restorative Department with Head & Neck Cancer (HANC) on a maternity locum. Based within the Dental Hospital at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. Days are likely to be Tuesday and Thursday, with possible flexibility.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is a provider for advanced Restorative Dentistry, serving patient groups including Cancer, Hypodontia, Cleft and Trauma. The Restorative Department is a Centre of Excellence in the management of patients requiring specialist restorative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide hygiene and treatments to cancer patients within scope of practice in the Restorative Department under the direction and guidance of the Consultants.
• Deliver oral health education, periodontal treatment and restorative dental care for patients with head and neck cancer.
• Support and treatment through all stages of the restorative care pathway (pre and post cancer treatment, involving surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy).
• Ensure effective communication with referring practitioners and manage correspondence related to the clinics.
• Operate within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and contribute to delivering care within the 18-week treatment pathway, under the direction of departmental clinicians.
• Uphold General Dental Council standards and guidelines, including compliance with professional conduct and disciplinary procedures.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Dental Council (UK) as a Dental Hygienist or Therapist.
• Knowledge and clinical experience in secondary care are essential.

How to apply

For further details and an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Claire Morgan, HANC Consultant via email [e-mail]; please label your enquiry HYGIENE/THERAPY POST.

Notes

The advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.