Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a Dental Hygienist looking to add variety in your working life? The post will be for one day per week.
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 high-quality, patient-focused care
Minimum Requirements
You have:
* 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.
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
* Previous experience treating all types of patients, working either in Hospital, Practice, or Community
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Minimum)
* Full Dental Hygiene Registration with GDC
* Registration with BSDHT
* Member of an appropriate Dental Protection Society
Skills & Abilities
* 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 workplace
* 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.
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Orthodontist and Clinical Lead
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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