Dental Therapist - Somerset

Job summary

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?

Come and join our community dental service as a Dental Therapist and become part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding care. Based in one of our modern Somerset clinics (Bridgwater, Taunton or Yeovil to be discussed) you'll work with a unique and inspiring patient cohort - including children and adults with additional needs, disabilities, and those who are medically compromised or anxious. Every day brings new opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. We believe in kindness, respect, and teamwork - values that shape everything we do. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to develop your skills through ongoing training and peer learning. If you're looking for a role where your compassion and expertise truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Informal calls and visits are warmly welcomed - come and see how you can thrive with us before you apply!

To contact us just call Erica Boulton 07771 396042 -- erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk.

In the meantime, please take a look at our video offering an insight into working in our service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ

Main duties of the job

As a Dental Therapist, you'll deliver high-quality oral healthcare to a diverse range of patients, including those with special care needs, in both clinic and outreach settings. You'll use your clinical skills and work to your full scope of practice to deliver dental therapy procedures, manage pain and anxiety, and offer expert advice to colleagues. You'll play a key role in our multidisciplinary team, contributing to best practice discussions, clinical supervision, and service development through active involvement and discussion with your clinical team. Your commitment to kindness, respect, and teamwork will help create a positive environment for patients and staff alike. You'll be involved in clinical governance, audit, and lifelong learning, ensuring the highest standards of care. Flexibility, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping others are essential. We encourage informal conversations and visits - discover the difference you can make before submitting your application!

Please be aware, we may close this vacancy early if a sufficient amount of applications are received.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.