Primary Care Careers

Dental Therapist

The closing date is 01 December 2025

Job summary

Perfect Smile Clinic in Sudbury are keen to welcome a dental therapist to join our experienced and friendly team. This position can be offered on a part-time basis, depending on the experience.

The post-holder will be part of the wider dental team, providing clinical support to patients and assisting dentists with procedures when required.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a range of dental treatments, including preventative care and restorative procedures.
  • Administer local anaesthesia and place dental sealants as needed.
  • Take dental radiographs using digital technology.
  • Develop individualised treatment plans and collaborate with other dental professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and adhere to all regulatory and practice standards.
  • Engage with patients empathetically, ensuring a pain-free and positive dental experience.
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in dental hygiene practices and technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and infection control protocols.

About us

Here at the Perfect Smile Clinic in Sudbury we pride ourselves on providing our patients with the highest quality dental care, using the most up to date dental techniques in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. As well as providing high quality routine dental treatment available under the NHS or on a private basis. We can offer most cosmetic dental treatments including orthodontics as well as periodontal treatment, prosthodontics and dental implants. We also offer facial rejuvenation procedures using dermal fillers and botox. We take time to listen to our patients concerns and expectations and then together develop a realistic treatment plan to help them to achieve their individual goals.

We offer:

  • Independently owned practice open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
  • 5 surgery dental practice
  • Practice has been established 30+ years, with 14 years under the current owners
  • Parking available nearby the practice

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29149

Job locations

19 Prince Street

Sudbury

Suffolk

CO10 1JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience delivering full scope of dental therapist practice
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • An empathetic and caring approach
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • Experience delivering full scope of dental therapist practice
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • An empathetic and caring approach

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

Primary Care Careers

Address

19 Prince Street

Sudbury

Suffolk

CO10 1JA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

19 Prince Street

Sudbury

Suffolk

CO10 1JA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Perfect Smile Clinic

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29149

Job locations

19 Prince Street

Sudbury

Suffolk

CO10 1JA


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