Dental Therapist

Henry Schein Dental Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental organization seeks a Dental Therapist to provide comprehensive periodontal care at their state-of-the-art facility in Ipswich. This role focuses on delivering patient-centered care, working alongside a skilled dental team, and offers flexible work arrangements. Candidates are required to have at least 3 months of UK experience in the field and have the opportunity for career progression within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months UK experience required.
• Registered Dental Therapist with the ability to provide dental treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental therapy and hygiene support alongside dental professionals.
• Conduct patient evaluations and dental history assessments.
• Deliver a variety of dental treatments as needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Registered Dental Therapist qualification

Job description

Dental Therapist for University of Suffolk

Seeking to provide high-quality NHS dental services to the population of Suffolk through the brand new, state-of-the-art clinical facilities situated on the scenic Ipswich Waterfront. Pro access to CBCT diagnostics.

Reporting to the Dental Officer, with opportunities for those starting or continuing a dental career, and accountable to the Chief Executive Officer of the East of England. In line with current good practice and optimal care delivery, an opportunity to deliver patient-centered care with a focus on prevention, stabilization, and disease management.

Salary: Starting at £35,500

Work hours: Full-time or Part-time considered

Start date: Flexible

Sponsorship available. All candidates MUST have at least 3 months UK experience to apply.

The organization has won a regional NHS award and a national NHS award.

Purpose of the job: The post holder will work as a member of a periodontal team providing specialist periodontal care or strengthening the existing dental therapy input. This role may also develop into working with other teams providing therapy and hygiene care to a wide range of patients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being part of a wider dental team providing dental therapy/hygiene support and working alongside dentists, dental nurses, and receptionists in patient care.
• Supporting the full range of dental care within the scope of practice, from routine examinations to specialist treatments.
• Developing ‘team dentistry’ by applying appropriate skills to a wide range of cases.
• Providing a wide range of dental treatments as appropriate for a registered dental therapist and hygienist, at the request of dentists.
• Obtaining detailed dental histories from patients and evaluating their medical histories.

Professionalism, Leadership, and Management:

Promoting the organization’s values and high-performance standards both individually and as a team, in achieving strategic objectives and priorities.