Job summary
What better time than now to come and join our vibrant and friendly Community Dental Teams in the beautiful county of Dorset.
We are delighted to be able to invite applications for a Dental Therapist to join our Consultant-led, Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry Team in Dorset.
This is permanent position, working 2 or 3 days per week, within our working week of Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 17.00.
For a taste of what it's like working in our community dentistry service please view our video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
or read our recruitment brochure which highlights the support we can offer you:
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/dental-services/current-vacancies/
If you would like to chat further about this role before applying, or visit the clinic, we are holding open events as follows:
Thursday 26th September, 13.30 - 18.30
Wednesday 2nd October, 13.30 - 18.30
Please contact Erica Boulton, erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk or 07771 396042 if you wish to come along or would like further information on the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients of the Primary Care Dental Service within Dorset.
Working as part of a team, you will provide care for our service users, those patients with dental needs outside of general dentistry practice (GDP) care.
The service provides care for adults and children with Additional Needs and Learning Disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting.
The post will be based at one of our two clinics in Dorset, although there may on occasion be a need to travel to and work from the other.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
Living in Dorset is a wonderful, high quality of life experience for everyone:
Established public transport networks
Access to beautiful coastal towns, countryside and moors
Great sports facilities and seasonal cultural events
Our service offers Monday to Friday service, 08.30-17.00 with 1 hour for lunch
You will be working with a team of skilled and dedicated dentists, dental nurses, dental therapists and business/admin colleagues
As above, excellent NHS benefits including NHS Pension, generous leave and terms and conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
We ask that you are a GDC registered Dental Therapist, you are passionate about patient care (adults, children and special care), share our values, enjoy your work and are a flexible team player.
We welcome informal contact from you (telephone calls, visits, meeting colleagues) in advance of putting in your application - please contact Erica Boulton, erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk or 07771 396042.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We ask that you are a GDC registered Dental Therapist, you are passionate about patient care (adults, children and special care), share our values, enjoy your work and are a flexible team player.
We welcome informal contact from you (telephone calls, visits, meeting colleagues) in advance of putting in your application - please contact Erica Boulton, erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk or 07771 396042.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Dental Therapy
- Full GDC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in carrying out clinical dental treatment within scope of practice.
Desirable
- Experience with the anxious patient, those with additional needs and patients with challenging behaviour.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Dental Therapy
- Full GDC registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience in carrying out clinical dental treatment within scope of practice.
Desirable
- Experience with the anxious patient, those with additional needs and patients with challenging behaviour.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
