Go back
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Epidemiology Dental Therapist

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Apply for this job

Job summary

Applications are invited from enthusiastic Dental Therapists for two full time vacancies covering epidemiology surveys across North Yorkshire & City of York, for the right candidates the work base can be flexible. You will need to have an interest in public health and it is desirable for you to have previous experience within epidemiology, the role will be to undertake the Oral Health Surveys for children.

Training will be provided on the National protocol and clinical criteria as part of the calibration process in the North Yorkshire & City of York , the 2025-2026 survey involves children of 5 years of age who will be examined in their school environment.

Main duties of the job

To collect data and deliver on Oral Health through survey and clinical examinations in line with the NDEP survey programme in accordance with the survey protocol and timescales published.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of front-line health, education, social care and voluntary agency staff to contribute Information from the surveys which is vital to inform local oral health needs assessments.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3148R

Job locations

Monkgate Dental Clinic

31-33 Monkgate

York

YO31 7WA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working within the agreed contract service specifications to deliver the Epidemiology Contract for 2025-2026.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working within the agreed contract service specifications to deliver the Epidemiology Contract for 2025-2026.

Person Specification

Experience Qualifications

Essential

  • Dental Therapist Diploma or equivalent
  • Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
  • Leadership skills
  • Experience of providing effective project and people management
  • Experience of organising and running a clinic unsupervised
  • Ability to work with and deliver within a fixed project timescale

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Extended duties for Dental Therapists
  • Experience of taking part in Epidemiology surveys
  • Experience conducting and leading statistical analyses and advanced analytical epidemiology
Person Specification

Experience Qualifications

Essential

  • Dental Therapist Diploma or equivalent
  • Registered with the General Dental Council as a Dental Care Professional
  • Leadership skills
  • Experience of providing effective project and people management
  • Experience of organising and running a clinic unsupervised
  • Ability to work with and deliver within a fixed project timescale

Desirable

  • Evidence of CPD
  • Extended duties for Dental Therapists
  • Experience of taking part in Epidemiology surveys
  • Experience conducting and leading statistical analyses and advanced analytical epidemiology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkgate Dental Clinic

31-33 Monkgate

York

YO31 7WA


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Monkgate Dental Clinic

31-33 Monkgate

York

YO31 7WA


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Lydia Gall

lydia.gall@nhs.net

07785525772

Details

Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3148R

Job locations

Monkgate Dental Clinic

31-33 Monkgate

York

YO31 7WA


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)