We are delighted to invite applications for Dental Therapists to join our Consultant-led, Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry Team at one of our clinics in Somerset (Bridgwater, Taunton, Yeovil).
These are permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) positions, working Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00. Consideration will be given to applicants looking for part-time hours and we welcome discussions regarding this at interview.
The salary range for this post is £35,392 - £42,618 per annum; actual annual salary will be dependent on experience.
If you would like to visit one of our dental clinics prior to your application for a chat and to meet some of the team, we would be delighted to arrange this for you. Please contact Erica Boulton via mobile: 07771 396042 or email: erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk.
For a taste of what it's like working in our community dentistry service, please view our video: here or read our recruitment brochure which highlights the support we can offer you: here.
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical post providing dental care to patients of the Primary Care Dental Service within Somerset. Working as part of a team, you will provide care for our service users, those patients with dental needs outside of general dental practice (GDP) care.
The service provides care for adults and children with Additional Needs and Learning Disabilities, including medically compromised patients who require treatment in a specialised setting.
The post will be based at one of our clinics in Somerset, although there may be a need to travel to and work from any of the sites across Somerset.
As a new team-mate and individual colleague, you will be very well supported in every aspect of your role. We have empowered teams, experienced line management, and exceptional clinical supervision with exciting opportunities for continued professional development.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty, and stunning coastlines whilst still being close to bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter, and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We ask that you are a GDC registered Dental Therapist, are passionate about patient care (adults, children, and special care), share our values, enjoy your work, and are a flexible team player.
We welcome informal contact from you (telephone calls, visits, meeting colleagues) in advance of putting in your application - please contact Erica Boulton at erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk or 07771 396042.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma or Degree in Dental Therapy
* Full GDC registration
Experience
Essential
* Experience in carrying out clinical dental treatment within the scope of practice as a dental therapist
Desirable
* Experience working within a community dentistry environment and/or with adults or children with additional needs and complexities.
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Dental Bridgwater
2-4 Taunton Road
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3LS
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Reference: 184-OL-GR-249
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