Dental Therapist Advanced Practitioner

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in the United Kingdom seeks a Dental Therapist to join its community dental service. The role involves providing care to adults and children with various needs, including those unable to access traditional dental care. Candidates should be passionate about patient support, willing to work in multiple settings, and committed to professional growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Therapist with appropriate qualifications.
• Experience in community dental practice is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct access care and perform restorative or preventative procedures.
• Support patients with additional needs and disabilities.
• Travel to various clinical settings across Gloucestershire.

Job description

The post holder will have the opportunity to work in various clinical settings including community hospitals, community health centres, domiciliary care and residential homes whilst being supported by an experienced Dental Nurse.

The patients who access the community dental service include adults and children, patients with additional needs and patients with learning and physical disabilities all of whom will have been referred to the service as they are unable to access the care they require in a general dental practice setting. The post holder will be supported by a Specialist in Special Care and a dedicated Senior Dental Officer alongside a highly experienced and friendly dental team.

The post holder will be encouraged to utilise their full scope of practice to deliver direct access care and perform a range of specialist clinical, restorative or preventative procedures without direct supervision according to treatment plans under the direction of dentists within the Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Community Dental Service or under direct access to defined patient groups.

The Community Dental Services Gloucestershire is passionate about investing in its dental team. We provide our staff with opportunities to grow their capabilities and support Dental Therapists to develop their skills.

As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Gloucestershire, the ability to travel and work in all bases in the county is essential.