Dental Therapist

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Dental Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients with additional needs, including children and the elderly. You will provide high-quality clinical care while working across various clinics and domiciliary settings. The organization values professional development and offers flexible working options, generous leave, and a supportive environment. If you are committed to patient-centered care and eager to contribute to the community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Free parking

Qualifications

• Essential NHS dental experience required.
• Motivated Dental Therapist with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients with additional needs.
• Responsible for clinical governance, training, and supervision.

Skills

NHS dental experience

Patient-centered approach

Clinical governance

Education

Dental Therapy qualification

Job description

Band:

6

Location:

On site at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham

Hours:

22.5 hours, 3 days per week

Criteria

It is essential that the candidate has NHS dental experience.

Berkshire Community Dental Service is seeking a passionate and skilled Dental Therapist to join a proactive, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking team. We pride ourselves on our strong team spirit and commitment to delivering high-quality care to patients with additional needs.

Our service covers seven clinics across Berkshire, from Newbury to Langley, with a team of forty staff providing specialist dental care to patients with additional needs, including children, people with learning and physical disabilities, and the elderly.

In this role, you will be primarily based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, with opportunities to work across other clinics and in domiciliary care settings. It is essential that you have access to a vehicle for work or can travel to meet service needs. Please note that not all locations or care bases may be accessible by public transport.

We value our staff, and professional training and development are actively encouraged to support your growth.

If you are a motivated Dental Therapist with a patient-centered approach and a desire to make a real difference in the community, we would love to hear from you.

You will provide clinical care to people with additional or special needs, such as:

• People with Learning Disabilities
• Medically compromised and physically disabled adults
• Frail Older People
• Adults with severe mental health problems
• Adults with challenging behavior, anxiety, or dental phobia
• Adults in secure units and prisons
• Potentially treating patients under sedation and general anesthesia
• Responsible for some areas of clinical governance, training, management, and supervision

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive and compassionate environment where staff feel a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Benefits of working with us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave, increasing with service, plus options to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing schemes, including electric vehicles
• Access to wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at various retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks supporting diversity, inclusion, and community
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Shalini Chopra
Job title: Chief Dentist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]