Dental Therapist

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Basildon is looking for a dental therapist to join their team. This role offers a supportive environment, flexible working hours, and modern facilities. Candidates should have a registerable dental qualification and experience providing NHS dental treatment. Competitive compensation is available with potential earnings from private practice.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Access to clinical mentoring

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.
• Understanding of the legal and ethical framework in dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental treatment to patients.
• Collaborate effectively with the dental team.

Skills

Empathy with patients

Good communication skills

Ability to plan and organize

High competency in dentistry

Education

Registerable dental qualification

Full registration with the General Dental Council

Tools

Dentally software

Digital X-rays

Rotary endodontics

Intraoral scanner

Job description

Overview

Smile Dental Centre in Basildon are excited to be offering an opportunity for a dental therapist to join their well-established team on a full-time basis, although part-time and weekend sessions may also be considered.

This role is ideal for a dental therapist seeking a well-supported environment with access to clinical mentoring and development opportunities and with flexibility in the contract to suit the successful candidates preferences.

The practice provides excellent opportunities along with offering modern facilities, including Dentally software, digital X-rays, rotary endodontics, and an intraoral scanner.

Other information

• Experienced team.
• Competitive compensation: Benefit from an attractive UDA rate and the potential for additional earnings through private practice.
• Established patient base due to excellent care and well-maintained patients.
• Supportive environment.
• Well-equipped surgery.

Main duties of the job

• Registerable dental qualification.
• Full registration with the General Dental Council.
• NHS performer number
• Experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.
• High levels of competency in dentistry.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy with patients requiring special care dentistry.
• Good communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan and organise.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the issues relating to the management of clinical dental services.
• Understanding of the legal and ethical framework within which dentists practice, particularly those pertinent to special care dentistry.

About us

Smile Dental Centre provide both NHS services and private dental care. We offer a full range of preventive, general and cosmetic dental treatments for adults and children. We aim to provide an excellent standard of care. Our surgeries are fully equipped with up-to-date facilities to comply with the highest standards of cleanliness for your care.

We are a well-established four-surgery practice in a busy Essex location, offering excellent transport links and on-site parking. The practice benefits from a stable and experienced team, including a strong support staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 28803-2

Job locations: 438 Whitmore Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EZ

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.