Hygienist/Hygiene Therapist

St Helen’s Dental Practice; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A private dental practice in Cockermouth is seeking a Dental Hygienist to deliver high-quality patient care and hygiene treatments. Candidates must be registered with the General Dental Council and hold current professional indemnity insurance. The role requires 2-3 days a week, with a focus on excellent customer service. Join a friendly, patient-oriented team in a well-equipped environment.

Benefits

New purpose-built surgery

Digital radiographs

Stable patient list

Flexible appointment lengths

Qualifications

• GDC registration is mandatory.
• Professional indemnity insurance required.
• Hepatitis B immunity certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide private hygiene and periodontal treatments.
• Deliver excellent customer service and patient care.

Skills

Friendly and adaptable

Excellent customer service

High-quality patient care

Education

Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Current professional indemnity insurance

Certified Hepatitis B immunity status

Current DBS check

Job description

We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our private practice in Cockermouth. You will be part of a friendly, patient‑focused team. A dental assistant will be provided for all clinical sessions.

Our Practice Features

• New purpose‑built surgery with air‑conditioning
• Digital radiographs
• Piezo ultrasonic scaler
• Woodpecker PT‑B air‑flow system
• A stable, well‑maintained list of private and plan patients
• Appointment lengths of 20, 30, and 40 minutes

The Role Will Involve

• Providing fully private hygiene/periodontal treatments for practice patients
• Delivering excellent customer service and high‑quality patient care
• 2-3 days, Tuesday and Friday preferable

Candidate Requirements

• Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
• Current professional indemnity insurance
• Certified HepatitisB immunity status
• Current DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
• Friendly, reliable, adaptable
• Patient‑oriented and enthusiastic
• Sponsorship:Not offered