Job summary University Of Suffolk Dental CIC If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be We want you to be amazing Would you like to make a difference and fulfil your greatest potential? We have exciting opportunities to advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Come and join our amazing team in our brand new state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make a difference to the local people in Suffolk and North East Essex. Main duties of the job To develop team dentistry by applying appropriate skills to a wide range of cases. To provide a wide range of dental treatment, appropriate to a registered dental therapist and hygienist at the request of dentists The additional duties of a dental therapist will include the following: - obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history Carry out a clinical examination within their competence - complete periodontal examination and charting and use indices to screen and monitor periodontal disease - diagnose and treatment plan within their competence - prescribe radiographs - take, process and interpret various film views used in general dental practice plan the delivery of care for patients - give appropriate patient advice provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear - undertake supragingival and subgingival scaling and root surface debridement using manual and powered instruments - use appropriate anti-microbial therapy to manage plaque related diseases Adjust restored surfaces in relation to periodontal treatment Apply topical treatments and fissure sealants Take intra and extra-oral photographs Give infiltration and inferior dental block analgesia Place temporary dressings and re-cement crowns with temporary cement Place rubber dam Take impressions About us We are a new and innovative Dental Social Enterprise and unique partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board that truly wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear, we are here to deliver ordinary dental care delivered with extraordinary care. Date posted 31 May 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number N0080-24-0016 Job locations James Hehir building University Ave, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1QJ Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description. Starting salary £35,000 per annum Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the job description. Starting salary £35,000 per annum Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Diploma in Dental Therapy Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene Current full General Dental Council registration. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Diploma in Dental Therapy Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene Current full General Dental Council registration. 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 University of Suffolk Address James Hehir building University Ave, Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1QJ Employer's website https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/working-university-suffolk-0 (Opens in a new tab)