Hygiene Therapist

Springer Nature Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivory Dental in Horsforth, Leeds, is seeking a Dental Hygiene Therapist for a maternity cover position running from 1 December 2026 until approximately March 2027. The role focuses on preventative and periodontal care within a friendly, established team.

The Hygienist will work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 7:00pm, with GDC registration and strong communication skills essential to provide high-quality care in a patient-centred environment.

Qualifications

• GDC registration is required.
• Experience in preventative and periodontal care is preferred.
• Patient-focused and empathetic approach.
• Able to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene therapy and preventative care.
• Deliver personalised oral hygiene advice and periodontal treatment.
• Support the patient in maintaining long-term oral health.

Skills

GDC registered

Preventative care

Periodontal care

Patient-focused

Independent working

Friendly communicator

Team player

Job description

Ivory Dental is looking for a Dental Hygiene Therapist to join our friendly and established team in Horsforth, Leeds, on a maternity cover basis until approximately March 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a practice that is passionate about providing exceptional patient care, with a strong focus on preventative dentistry and creating a warm and welcoming environment for patients.

The Role

• Tuesday: 8:30am – 7:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am – 7:00pm
• Start date: 1 December 2026
• Contract: Maternity cover until approximately March 2027

We are looking for a Hygiene Therapist who is:

• GDC registered
• Passionate about preventative and periodontal care
• Patient-focused and empathetic
• Confident working independently
• Friendly, approachable and an excellent communicator
• Keen to become part of a supportive and established dental team

At Ivory Dental, our Hygiene team plays an important role in helping patients maintain excellent oral health through preventative care, periodontal treatment and personalised oral hygiene advice.

About Ivory Dental

Ivory Dental is an established dental practice based on Town Street in Horsforth, Leeds, with a long history of providing high-quality dental care to the local community.

The practice offers a comprehensive range of dental treatments, from routine dentistry and hygiene appointments through to orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants and more complex treatments.

The team is committed to delivering excellent patient care while using modern facilities and technology to provide a high standard of dentistry.