Community Dental Services CIC

Dental Therapist

The closing date is 15 March 2026

Job summary

Band 7 Registered Dental Therapist

12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Part Time, 15 Hours

Hours: 15 hours, 2 days per week

Base: Community Dental Clinic, Addison House, Hamstel Road, Harlow,CM20 1EP

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum, pro rata (Actual £19,124 - £21,884)

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*

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

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a Registered Dental Therapist who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and are passionate about providing care for those most at need.

Applications are invited from dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Therapists to join our Community Dental Service team for this post based at our Harlow clinic and to support clinics across Essex as required.

Main duties of the job

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.

The post holder will deliver comprehensive dental treatment and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services, with a focus on supporting children in special educational settings.

Essex clinics treat a diverse patient base, including adults, children, individuals with additional needs, phobics, and patients with learning and physical disabilities.

You may be required to support other clinics across the county and assist with general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care, screening and epidemiological surveys.

As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Essex, the ability to visit all bases in the county is essential.

About us

What do we offer?

  • Part time, 15 hours per week, 12 months fixed term contract
  • Starting salary gross £47,810 per annum, pro rata
  • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum, pro rata
  • 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 note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship

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

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum, pro rata (Actual £19,124 - £21,884)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Harlow DT

Job locations

Community Dental Clinic, Addison House

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For details on main duties and responsibilities, please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Dental Therpaist

Essential

  • Please see attached person specification within the job description
Person Specification

Dental Therpaist

Essential

  • Please see attached person specification within the job description

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

Community Dental Clinic, Addison House

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1EP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Community Dental Services CIC

Address

Community Dental Clinic, Addison House

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1EP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Operations Director

Uma Ravindran

Umaiyal.Ravindran@cds-cic.co.uk

07767770328

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum, pro rata (Actual £19,124 - £21,884)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Harlow DT

Job locations

Community Dental Clinic, Addison House

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1EP


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