Primary Care Careers

Dental Hygienist

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

Smile Dental Centre are excited to be offering an opportunity for a dental hygienist to join our well-established team on a part-time basis (12 days per week). We are seeking a skilled and motivated dental hygienist to join our high-end, mixed private dental practice located in the vibrant heart of Basildon, Essex. This is a part-time role with flexible options to work Tuesdays and/or Saturdays. Please note that Tuesdays require a 9am start.

Why join us?

  • Modern, fully equipped clinic with the latest in dental technology and instrumentation
  • Prestigious private/NHS mixed practice where quality of care and patient experience are the top priorities
  • Work alongside an exceptional team of dentists
  • More time with patients, no rushed appointments, and the ability to provide truly personalised care
  • Supportive clinical environment with a strong focus on prevention, patient education, and excellence in care

Main duties of the job

  • GDC-registered Dental Hygienist
  • Strong communication skills and a caring, professional approach
  • Passionate about oral health and building long-term patient relationships
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-standard clinical setting

About us

Smile Dental Centre provide both NHS services and private dental care. We offer a full range of preventive, general and cosmetic dental treatments for adults and children. We aim to provide an excellent standard of care. Our surgeries are fully equipped with up-to-date facilities to comply with the highest standards of cleanliness for your care.

We are a well-established four-surgery practice in a busy Essex location, offering excellent transport links and on-site parking. The practice benefits from a stable and experienced team, including a strong support staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29116

Job locations

438 Whitmore Way

Basildon

Essex

SS14 2EZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A degree in Oral Health Sciences from a GDC approved programme or equivalent.
  • Registration with GDC.

Experience

Essential

  • Strong communication skills and a caring, professional approach
  • Passionate about oral health and building long-term patient relationships
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-standard clinical setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A degree in Oral Health Sciences from a GDC approved programme or equivalent.
  • Registration with GDC.

Experience

Essential

  • Strong communication skills and a caring, professional approach
  • Passionate about oral health and building long-term patient relationships
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative, high-standard clinical setting

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

438 Whitmore Way

Basildon

Essex

SS14 2EZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

438 Whitmore Way

Basildon

Essex

SS14 2EZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Smile Dental Centre

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29116

Job locations

438 Whitmore Way

Basildon

Essex

SS14 2EZ


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