Dental Therapist: Special Needs Care & Education

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Cowes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dental Therapist to provide clinical oral care within the defined scope of practice, following dentist-written treatment plans for patients with special needs.

The role includes delivering oral health education in group and one-to-one settings, and supporting the delivery of mandatory and additional mandatory services within NHS contracts.

Qualifications

• GDC registration required.
• Diploma/Degree in Dental Therapy (or equivalent registerable qualification).
• Extended duties for dental therapists and enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oral care within Scope of Practice as per GDC Regulations.
• Deliver oral health education interventions in group and one-to-one settings.
• Work under dentist-provided treatment plans for patients with special needs.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Dental Therapy

Current full Registration as Dental Therapist with General Dental Council

Extended Duties for Dental Therapists

Be able to complete enhanced CRB procedures

Job description

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dental Therapist to provide clinical oral care within the defined scope of practice, following dentist-written treatment plans for patients with special needs.

The role includes delivering oral health education in group and one-to-one settings, and supporting the delivery of mandatory and additional mandatory services within NHS contracts.