Band 7 Dental Therapist

Job summary

Band 7 Dental Therapist, HMP Highpoint,Full Time, 37.5 Hours, Permanent Contract

Hours: 37.5 hours, 5 days per week

Base: HMP Highpoint (North and South), Stradishall, Newmarket, CB8 9YG

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship

*This position is advertised at Band 7, however, individuals without the relevant qualifications will initially be compensated at Band 6 until they are fully operating within the scope of the Band 7 role. *

Main duties of the job

Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with an award winning, dentally led social enterprise?

We are looking for an experienced Dental Therapist to support the dental team in the provision of dental care. You will provide a full range of NHS care to offenders at HMP Highpoint & other HMP's when necessary

Applications are invited from dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Therapists to join our Community Dental Service team for this post to provide a full range of NHS care to offenders based at HMP Highpoint and to support other HMP's as required.

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of dental treatments, including all extended duties appropriate to their registration, at the request of dentists within the CDS.

As you will be expected to provide support to other HMP's therefore the ability to visit all bases is essential.

Enhanced DBS and the ability to meet Ministry of Justice clearance will be required

About us

What do we offer

• Starting salary £46,148 per annum
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• 27 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development
• Paid indemnity
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.