Dental Hygienist (Dental Oncology) – Full time, Permanent Post (10 sessions per week)

Dublin Dental University Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin Dental University Hospital in Dublin 2 is recruiting a Dental Hygienist in Dental Oncology for a full-time, permanent post. The position is based on 37 hours per week with 10 sessions weekly, Monday to Friday, and job sharing considered.

You will deliver high-quality periodontal care to patients around oncology treatment, work with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to outreach clinics in the Greater Dublin Area.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene is required.
• Registration with the Dental Council of Ireland is required.
• Minimum of 1 year post-qualification clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality periodontal care and maintenance for oncology patients pre- and post-treatment.
• Deliver specialised oral healthcare to patients receiving oncology treatment in radiation centres.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Communication

Education

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Registration with Dental Council of Ireland

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH)

Dental Hygienist (Dental Oncology) – Full time, Permanent Post (10 sessions per week)

Job Sharing will be Considered

The Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) is seeking to recruit a Dental Hygienist in Dental Oncology (Full-time, permanent post) in the Division of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology. This contract is based on 37 hours per week. The role reports to the Consultant in Dental Oncology, the Head of the Division, and the Dental Executive.

The successful candidate will be required to provide 10 sessions weekly, Monday to Friday inclusive. Job sharing will be considered. This will be in the Dublin Dental University Hospital in Lincoln Place, Dublin 2. Additionally, dental hygiene outreach clinics are planned to be developed at the radiation oncology units in the Greater Dublin Area.

The role will require the candidate to:

• Provide high-quality periodontal care and maintenance for patients pre- and post-oncology treatment for head and neck cancer.

• Deliver specialised oral healthcare services to patients receiving oncology treatment for head and neck cancer in radiation centres.

• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of dentists, radio-oncologists, head and neck nurse specialists, dieticians and speech and language therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Educate and support patients with head and neck cancer on oral hygiene practices / preventive strategies, promoting long-term dental health.

Essential requirements:

• A Diploma in Dental Hygiene

• Registration as a Dental Hygienist with the Dental Council of Ireland

• A minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience in a variety of clinical settings within Dentistry.

• Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to undertake relevant training.

• Previous experience treating patients with head and neck cancer

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Have the ability to work in a team

• Have experience teaching members of the dental team

• Have good IT Skills, proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for email, research purposes and education.

• Have proven organisational, administrative, analytical and problem-solving skills; be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, be flexible to change and manage multiple priorities independently.

• Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of projects.

Desirable experience/skills:

• Previous experience treating patients with head and neck cancer

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Have the ability to work in a team

• Have experience teaching members of the dental team

• Have good IT Skills, proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for email, research purposes and education.

• Have proven organisational, administrative, analytical and problem-solving skills; be able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, be flexible to change and manage multiple priorities independently.

• Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of projects.

Closing Date for applications is noon on Friday 30th October 2026.

In-person interviews to be scheduled for Monday 9th November 2026.

The salary range is €45,635 to €65,095 per year and remuneration will be based on years of experience post-qualification.

Informal enquiries can be directed through Prof. Lewis Winning, Head of Division of Restorative Dentistry & Periodontology at email: [e-mail] call on 01 612 7312.

Offers are subject to Garda Vetting, References, Dental Council Registration, Hep B Status levels and CPD in various HSEland Training Programmes.

The Dublin Dental University Hospital is an equal opportunities employer.