Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Dental Therapist

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Therapist to join Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Dental Services.Experience of working in NHS dentistry is essential.

Salary is pro rata of Band 6 AfC (£38,682 rising to £46,580 on 2025/26 pay scales) commensurate with previous NHS employment or experience.

The post is 22.5 hours (and can be and 3 days except Mondays) for our sites in Central Lancashire ( Bamber Bridge Clinic, Ringway Dental Centre and Ashton Health Centre). The post is peripatetic across these sites in accordance with Service need.

Main duties of the job

You can be expected to work at other sites within LSCft Dental Services.The post includes the provision of care within the specialties of special care and paediatric dentistry and routine high street dentistry.

Experience in inhalation sedation is preferred but accredited training will be provided if required.

This role is supported by an experienced skill mix workforce.Mentoring, clinical supervision and relevant CPD available.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-SPS1437-CLK-A

Job locations

Specialist Dental Care Ashton

Preston

PR5 6AW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy or equivalent
Dental indemnity insurance
Full GDC registration without restriction

Knowledge

Essential

Good Team Leader and worker
Clear and effective communicator Effective planner/organiser
Aware of dental/general health issues

Experience

Essential

Broad based professional background
Evidence of continual professional development both general and role specific
Evidence of providing both urgent and routine care on a regular basis

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy or equivalent
Dental indemnity insurance
Full GDC registration without restriction

Knowledge

Essential

Good Team Leader and worker
Clear and effective communicator Effective planner/organiser
Aware of dental/general health issues

Experience

Essential

Broad based professional background
Evidence of continual professional development both general and role specific
Evidence of providing both urgent and routine care on a regular basis

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

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Specialist Dental Care Ashton

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Specialist Dental Care Ashton

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)