# Dental Therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Primary Care Careers.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Primary Care Careers
- **Town:** Bury St Edmunds
- **Region:** East of England
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Dental therapist
- **Salary:** Depends on experience
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-18T15:03:00.244Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0038-26-0674?employerCode=M0038
- **Application URL:** https://vacancies.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/vacancies/29358/dental-clinical-educator.html

## Job Content

### Job summary

Lighthouse Dental Practice is seeking a passionate clinical educator and dental therapist to join our growing team in Ipswich, Suffolk on a part-time basis. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated professional to combine clinical excellence with educational leadership in a supportive, modern practice environment.

The primary focus of this role will be supporting university student placements and clinical education as well as dental therapy sessions from this October.

We are a progressive dental practice committed to delivering outstanding patient care while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Located in the heart of Ipswich, we pride ourselves on our modern facilities, advanced technology, and collaborative team approach to dentistry.

### Main duties of the job

- Provide high-quality dental therapy treatments including preventive care, restorative procedures, and oral health education.
- Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Perform scaling and polishing, fissure sealants, and simple restorative work.
- Administer local anaesthesia and provide pain management as required.
- Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
- Collaborate with dentists and other team members to ensure integrated patient care.

### About us

Why Lighthouse?

- Outstanding staff retention: many colleagues have grown their whole careers with us.
- Long-standing patient relationships: consistency and compassion keep our schedule full and our reputation.
- Modern, welcoming environment: digital workflows, fully equipped surgeries, and a supportive clinical team.
- Work-life balance: part-time hours and flexibility built into your rota.

### Details

- Date posted: 18 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience - depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 29358-2
- Job locations: 34 High Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QJ, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Registration with GDC
- Mentor new team members and support their professional development
- Conduct regular team education sessions on best practices and new techniques
- Assess competencies and provide constructive feedback to enhance clinical skills
- Lead continuing professional development initiatives within the practice

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- Diploma or degree in Dental Therapy

## Documents

- [Dental Therapist JD (DOCX, 23 KB)](document:2995503)

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