Dental Therapist
The post holder will be an essential member of NHS Shetland Public Dental Service working as part of a team of clinicians providing Dental Care. They will perform the full range of activities deemed to be within the scope of practice of a dental therapist, but with a wide spectrum of responsibilities:
The post holder will undertake a wide range of prescribed preventive/restorative/surgical procedures (e.g. fillings, extractions) as well as providing more advanced preventative and specialist treatment services where required for adults and children. These patients will be treated under GDS Terms and Conditions and the Statement of Dental Remuneration.
* Providing a personal clinical service in patient treatment sessions, treating a wide variety of patients including GDP referred, nurse and doctor referrals.
* Oral hygiene instruction including toothbrushing, interdental cleaning, oral hygiene with regard to appliances, e.g. dentures, orthodontic appliances, dietary advice and fluoride therapy.
Single Board accommodation provided
* £30 - £60 P/H
* Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella Payroll
* locum position
* Dedicated Recruitment Consultant
* Fast-Track Registration
* Training & Support
* Excellent Referral Bonus
* Access to our Your Loyalty rewards
* Assistance with travel and accommodation
Dental Therapist Requirements
* Valid GDC registration
* PVG membership (within the last 12 months)
* Two references dated in last 12 months
* Three forms of ID (One must be proof of eligibility to live and work in the UK, one must be photographic and one must be proof of address).
* Training record
The Role
* Confident operating machines and can record data accurately
* Working face-to-face with patients from various backgrounds
* Strong communicator