PCDS Community Dental Therapist Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Therapist to join our friendly team in PCDS at UHBW. The post is Band 6, permanent post and 0.4 wte, 2 days.

Our service is reaching out to people, many of whom have previously found it difficult to access dental care. We are continuing to meet the challenge of extending NHS dental access and providing continuing dental care for vulnerable individuals. This includes the provision of sedation services alongside dental public health roles.

Working within our team, you will be part of a caring and committed group providing high quality dental care to local people with a range of dental needs. A positive approach is essential as well as the ability to strike a rapport with people who may find dental services daunting. Our service offers an excellent clinical working environment operating from modern surgeries with dedicated computerised clinical information systems.

** Due to the amount of hours offered this post is not eligible for sponsorship **

The post holder will be required to work across various clinics in Bristol, Bath and Weston.

You will work as part of the team providing urgent care and routine treatment to patients who do not have routine access to NHS dentistry.

All post holders must have current registration with the General Dental Council.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out a comprehensive range of dental care on referral from a prescribing dentist which falls within the legal remit set by the GDC, for a dental therapist, and according to the needs of the service, to priority groups including children and adults with a wide variety of special care needs.

The role is very well supported by nurses, clinicians, senior clinicians, clinical director and Ops manager.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.