We’re opening a new Dental Education Practice in Plymouth City Centre later this year, and we’re looking for Dental Therapists to join our team!
Initially working in our Plymouth Dental Education Facilities in Derriford and Devonport, you will transfer to our new Dental Education Practice (DEP) in Plymouth City Centre when this opens in Autumn 2025. The DEP will provide an innovative model of care comprising urgent and stabilisation dental care, and general and specialist dentistry delivered alongside placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as trainees undertaking dental foundation training. We’re looking for Dental Therapists to provide high quality NHS dental therapy and hygiene services within the DEP. Patients may be referred via student teaching clinics or from our team of qualified dentists. You may also be involved in triage sessions to identify suitable patients for students to treat.
We are looking for a full-time Dental Therapist, or this opportunity could be available as a job share.
This role includes:
• A salary range of £51,739 - £70,423 (pro rata for staff working less than full time)
• 7.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro rata), increasing after 5 years’ service. Payment for holiday is included within the annual salary. We also offer a holiday purchase scheme where you can buy up to two additional weeks holiday each year.
• Support with your learning and development, including access to online CPD platforms plus additional CPD at our two company Away Days each year. Our Learning & Development Framework may also inspire you to consider further career development, including postgraduate training opportunities.
• Access to the Scottish Widows Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Free uniform, funded indemnity insurance and no lab bills.
• Opportunity to claim back professional registration fees (pro rata)
• Parking available within walking distance of the Practice
• Support for your wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, as well as our new Health Plan where you can claim money back towards certain health expenses, and access gym discounts and more.
• Access to our Cycle to Work Scheme which operates via salary sacrifice
• Opportunities to share your skills, knowledge, and experience to help shape the future of dentistry
• Opportunities to contribute to company development through our dedicated ‘team talk’ channels
To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a qualified Dental Therapist registered with the General Dental Council.
If you wish to find out more about this opportunity, or if you would like to apply, please contact PDSE-recruitment@plymouth.ac.uk. A CV will be required to support your application.
Closing date: Monday 7th April 2025
This post is subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
PDSE is an award-winning Community Interest Company that provides NHS treatment and outreach services to local communities in Devon and Cornwall. As a social enterprise, we are a values driven organisation with a focus on patient-centred care and addressing local oral health needs. We work closely with the University of Plymouth’s Peninsula Dental School to support the clinical education of its dental healthcare students.