Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

FES Dental Hygienist

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Job summary

Are you a dental hygienist looking to add variety in your working life? We have a vacancy to provide maternity cover for our hygienist. The post will be for one day per week on a Tuesday and available form October 2023 for 4 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for a further 6 months.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work with children, young adults and adults who need orthodontic care. You will play a major role in ensuring the oral health of our patients.

Main duties of the job

You will:

Work with the orthodontists to assess the oral health needs of our patients
Deliver personalised preventative advice and periodontal care to a spectrum of patients
Work as part of a team to deliver of high quality, patient focussed care

You have:

a diploma in Dental Hygiene
full registration with the GDC
appropriate indemnity cover with a Dental Protection provider

About us

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Date posted

17 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

405-23DH578FES

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to deliver care to a different patient group.

A chance to improve your communication and motivational skills with children, young adults and patients with additional needs.

The ability to influence how we assess, monitor and improve the oral health of our orthodontic patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to deliver care to a different patient group.

A chance to improve your communication and motivational skills with children, young adults and patients with additional needs.

The ability to influence how we assess, monitor and improve the oral health of our orthodontic patients.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Previous experience treating all types of patients, working either in Hospital, Practice or Community

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Minimum)
Full Dental Hygiene Registration with GDC
Registration with BSDHT
Member of an appropriate Dental Protection Society

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Ability to work in a team
Demonstrate good organisational skills
Possess good communication skills
Have a good understanding of cross infection control within the dental surgery
Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
Have an understanding of Clinical Governance

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Previous experience treating all types of patients, working either in Hospital, Practice or Community

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Minimum)
Full Dental Hygiene Registration with GDC
Registration with BSDHT
Member of an appropriate Dental Protection Society

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Ability to work in a team
Demonstrate good organisational skills
Possess good communication skills
Have a good understanding of cross infection control within the dental surgery
Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
Have an understanding of Clinical Governance

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)