Therapist jobs in United Kingdom

Job Summary

Smile Dental Centre in Basildon are excited to be offering an opportunity for a dental therapist to join their well-established team on a full-time basis, although part-time and weekend sessions may also be considered.

This role is ideal for a dental therapist seeking a well-supported environment with access to clinical mentoring and development opportunities and with flexibility in the contract to suit the successful candidates preferences.

The practice provides excellent opportunities along with offering modern facilities, including Dentally software, digital X-rays, rotary endodontics, and an intraoral scanner.

Other Information:

• Experienced team.
• Competitive compensation: Benefit from an attractive UDA rate and the potential for additional earnings through private practice.
• Established patient base due to excellent care and well-maintained patients.
• Supportive environment.
• Well-equipped surgery.
  
  

Main duties of the job

To be considered for this position, you will need the following:

• Registerable dental qualification.
• Full registration with the General Dental Council.
• NHS performer number
  
  

And Skills & Experience, Including:

Experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.

• High levels of competency in dentistry.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy with patients requiring special care dentistry.
• Good communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan and organise.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the issues relating to the management of clinical dental services.
• Understanding of the legal and ethical framework within which dentists practice, particularly those pertinent to special care dentistry.
  
  

About Us

Smile Dental Centre provide both NHS services and private dental care. We offer a full range of preventive, general and cosmetic dental treatments for adults and children. We aim to provide an excellent standard of care. Our surgeries are fully equipped with up-to-date facilities to comply with the highest standards of cleanliness for your care.

We are a well-established four-surgery practice in a busy Essex location, offering excellent transport links and on-site parking. The practice benefits from a stable and experienced team, including a strong support staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

28803

Job locations

438 Whitmore Way

Basildon

Essex

SS14 2EZ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registerable dental qualification.
• Full registration with the General Dental Council.
• NHS performer number
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Registerable dental qualification.
• Full registration with the General Dental Council.
• NHS performer number
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

438 Whitmore Way

Basildon

Essex

SS14 2EZ

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

438 Whitmore Way

Basildon

Essex

SS14 2EZ

Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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