Community Dental Services CIC

Foundation Dental Therapist Trainee Band 6

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Job summary

FOUNDATION DENTAL THERAPIST TRAINEE

Norfolk and Waveney

1 Year Fixed Term, Full Time

Location: Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich, NR2 3TUContract: 12-month Fixed Term | Part Time (21 hours/week)Salary: £38,682 - £46,850 per annum full time equivalent £21,661.92 - £26,236 per annum actual

Band: AfC Band 6

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship

Main duties of the job

?Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Are you a newly qualified or recently qualified Dental Therapist, ready to take the next step in your career? Are you looking to enhance or reinforce your skills, or to work within your full scope of practice? Join Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) - an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise delivering high-quality, patient-centred dental care across East and Central England.

This role is part of theNHS England Workforce, Training and Education Foundation Programme, designed to support your transition from university to clinical practice in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

About us

?About the Role

As a Foundation Dental Therapist Trainee, you will:

Work 2 clinical days per week in practice and attend 1 study day (typically Fridays)

  • Be supported by anEducational Supervisorwho will guide your clinical development through tutorials, directly observed procedures, and mentorship
  • Participate in regular study days covering topics such as composite techniques, oral surgery, communication skills, and orthodontics
  • Gain exposure to sedation and general anaesthetic services
  • Build confidence and competence in a non-UDA, patient-focused setting

At the end of the programme, you'll receive a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion, CPD hours, and a strong foundation for your dental career.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

FD Therapist

Job locations

Siskin Dental Centre - Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU


Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer

  • Corporate Pension Scheme
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Funded CPD and professional development
  • Uniforms provided
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder in CDS
  • A chance to contribute to local social care initiatives

About You

Were looking for someone who is:

  • A qualified UK Dental Therapist (or due to qualify in 2025)
  • GDC registered (or registration in progress)
  • Passionate about patient care and professional growth
  • A team player with excellent communication skills
  • Committed to the values of a social enterprise

Your Base

Youll be based atSiskin Dental Centre, a 3-chair practice located in a community hospital near Norwich city centre. The practice is equipped with digital radiography, an OPG machine, and access to sedation and GA services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What We Offer

  • Corporate Pension Scheme
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Funded CPD and professional development
  • Uniforms provided
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder in CDS
  • A chance to contribute to local social care initiatives

About You

Were looking for someone who is:

  • A qualified UK Dental Therapist (or due to qualify in 2025)
  • GDC registered (or registration in progress)
  • Passionate about patient care and professional growth
  • A team player with excellent communication skills
  • Committed to the values of a social enterprise

Your Base

Youll be based atSiskin Dental Centre, a 3-chair practice located in a community hospital near Norwich city centre. The practice is equipped with digital radiography, an OPG machine, and access to sedation and GA services.

Person Specification

Band 6 Foundation Dental Therapist

Essential

  • Please see person specification
Person Specification

Band 6 Foundation Dental Therapist

Essential

  • Please see person specification

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

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

Siskin Dental Centre - Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU


Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

Siskin Dental Centre - Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU


Employer's website

https://communitydentalservices.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

DTFT Programme

NHS England

england.dft.eoe@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

FD Therapist

Job locations

Siskin Dental Centre - Norwich Community Hospital

Bowthorpe Road

Norwich

NR2 3TU


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