Job summary
Solihull Special Care Dental Service provides Special Care Dentistry and Paediatric Dentistry with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, across the borough of Solihull.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Dental Therapist to join our specialist team on a fixed term maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing high-quality special care dental treatment to adults and children with a range of additional needs.
Working at Dental Clinic locations across the borough, on Mobile Dental Units in schools and providing domiciliary care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be well-motivated and able to demonstrate a caring approach to patients, be well organised, flexible in their approach to work and have the ability to work well as part of a team in a variety of settings.
To be based at our clinic in Smiths Wood in North Solihull, to also work on our mobile dental units and at our clinic in Grove Road, Solihull. Involvement in oral health initiatives will also be part of this role.
This post is a 9 month fixed term contract, part time (22.5 hours) and the required days of working are: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday although we can offer some flexibility.
NHS Agenda for Change Band 6
Qualifications:
Essential
*Full registration with the United Kingdom General Dental Council (GDC)
Experience:
Essential
*Experience of working as a Dental Therapist
*Experience of treating patients with additional care needs including learning disabilities, medically compromised and people with autism
*Experience of independent working
Desirable:
*Experience of working within primary care/Community Services
Holder of full driving license and use of a car is essential.
Please ensure that you read the Job Description and person specification in full, before applying.
Informal discussions are very welcome and highly encouraged; for further information please contact;
Nicki Williams
Principal Dental Nurse/Business Support Manager
Tel: 0121 705 8395 or 07980 869966
Email: nicola.williams@uhb.nhs.uk
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 01 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 9 months
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9016826
- Job locations: Smiths Wood Dental Clinic, Solihull, West Midlands, B36 0UA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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