Dental Therapist

Primary Care Careers; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Essex is seeking a dental therapist to join their team on a full-time basis. This role provides an excellent opportunity for those wishing to work in a supportive environment with access to clinical mentoring. The practice offers modern facilities and a competitive UDA rate, along with potential earnings from private practice. Ideal candidates will have experience in NHS dental treatment and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Supportive environment

Well-equipped surgery

Qualifications

• Experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.
• Ability to work within a supportive team and adapt to a modern practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide NHS dental treatment in the UK.
• Maintain high levels of competency in dentistry.
• Demonstrate empathy with patients requiring special care dentistry.
• Communicate effectively and present information clearly.
• Plan and organise clinical activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of the management of clinical dental services.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy with patients

Competency in dentistry

Tools

Dentally software

Digital X-rays

Rotary endodontics

Intraoral scanner

Job description

Overview

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.

Smile Dental Centre provides 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.

Opportunities

Smile Dental Centre in Basildon is excited to be offering an opportunity for a dental therapist to join the 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 candidate\'s preferences. The practice provides excellent opportunities along with offering modern facilities, including Dentally software, digital X-rays, rotary endodontics, and an intraoral scanner.

Responsibilities

• Provide NHS dental treatment in the UK.
• Maintain high levels of competency in dentistry.
• Demonstrate empathy with patients requiring special care dentistry.
• Communicate effectively and present information clearly, both written and verbal.
• Plan and organise clinical activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of the issues relating to the management of clinical dental services.
• Understand the legal and ethical framework within which dentists practice, particularly those pertinent to special care dentistry.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work within a supportive team and adapt to a modern practice environment.

Benefits and environment

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