Dental Therapist

Smile Together

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dental Therapist at Smile Together Dental CIC to support the delivery of our much-valued patient care in Penzance.

Reporting to our Clinical Director, this position will suit someone who is looking for a change and, if not already based in the county, someone who would be interested in relocating to this most beautiful part of Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

Working in our friendly Penzance practice based in the heart of the local community, responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) providing clinical dental treatment for children and adults, as described in the Dental Therapist scope of practice, both on prescription from the dentist and via direct-access, therapy led sessions.

About us

An outstanding opportunity to develop in a supportive environment as an employee-owner, secure in an employed role with paid annual leave, sickness cover and legal protection. If you are innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about improving peoples lives and making an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

Our package includes:

  • £54k per annum (paid pro-rata if not working full time)
  • 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays each year (pro-rata)
  • Additional paid day off for your birthday
  • Paid indemnity and GDC registration
  • Access to company pension
  • A dedicated training package via our Smile Together Training Academy
  • A friendly support network with an induction colleague assigned to assist your transition to our company
  • An annual flu jab alongside a range of health and wellbeing support and resources
  • Outstanding work life balance in a beautiful part of the country
  • Opportunity to participate in community dental and oral health promotion activities* seehttps://smiletogether.co.uk/our-impact/
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder* and have a genuine voice in our employee-owned business

Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,000 a year £54,000 per annum (paid pro-rata if not working full time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

P0017-24-0009

Job locations

The Lescudjack Centre

Penmere Close

Penzance

Cornwall

TR18 3PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary: The post holder will be an integral part of our practice development. Using their full scope of practice, you will work with our Penzance team to design and help deliver services which provide high quality care for our patients, including those at most risk from dental disease.

Key accountabilities: Providing clinical dental treatment for children and adults, as described in the Dental Therapist scope of practice, both on prescription from the dentist and via direct-access, therapy led sessions Undertaking examinations, diagnosing within scope and prescribing, acquiring and reporting on radiographs as appropriate Treating target numbers of patients but with time to apply your patient skills, enabling genuine quality care provision 2 of 2 Actively engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etc Being responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and report accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure Participating in appropriate community dental and oral health promotion activities see more about our initiatives at https://smiletogether.co.uk/our-impact/ Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager and Smile Together Management Team Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy and Perform (appraisal and review system) Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and facilitating ongoing organisational change and development Working in our Newquay dental practice On occasions you may be required to visit and work from other locations in Cornwall where you would need to integrate as part of the local team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary: The post holder will be an integral part of our practice development. Using their full scope of practice, you will work with our Penzance team to design and help deliver services which provide high quality care for our patients, including those at most risk from dental disease.

Key accountabilities: Providing clinical dental treatment for children and adults, as described in the Dental Therapist scope of practice, both on prescription from the dentist and via direct-access, therapy led sessions Undertaking examinations, diagnosing within scope and prescribing, acquiring and reporting on radiographs as appropriate Treating target numbers of patients but with time to apply your patient skills, enabling genuine quality care provision 2 of 2 Actively engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in audit activities, planning and development sessions, and in-house meetings etc Being responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis in sites of clinical activity, ensuring compliance with clinical governance and legislation, appropriate health, safety and security procedures within the work area, and report accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure Participating in appropriate community dental and oral health promotion activities see more about our initiatives at https://smiletogether.co.uk/our-impact/ Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager and Smile Together Management Team Maintaining and developing your clinical competency and continuing professional/personal development according to agreed training needs via our Smile Together Training Academy and Perform (appraisal and review system) Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues in service improvement and facilitating ongoing organisational change and development Working in our Newquay dental practice On occasions you may be required to visit and work from other locations in Cornwall where you would need to integrate as part of the local team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Competency in the full scope of practice as a Dental Hygienist acquired through training and clinical experience, including for example:
  • Provide oral hygiene instructions,
  • advice and smoking cessation advice
  • Take full medical and dental histories
  • Carry out full dental examinations
  • Carry out periodontal examinations, including 6-point pocket charts, plaque, recession and bleeding indices
  • Monitor the progression of periodontal disease
  • Plan and carry out the treatment of periodontal diseases, including supragingival and subgingival scaling, root-surface debridement and polishing, using manual or ultrasonic instruments
  • Prescribe, take and interpret radiographs (acting as operator, practitioner and referrer under the IRR99 and IR(ME)R regulations)
  • Provide preventative treatment for caries, such as application of topical fluoride and fissure sealants
  • Adjust overhangs and tooth surfaces interfering with periodontal treatment
  • Place temporary fillings
  • Replace crowns or fixed prostheses with a temporary cement
  • Take impressions
  • Place a rubber dam, when necessary for treatment
  • Carry out oral cancer screening, including identifying abnormal anatomy and pathological signs and symptoms
  • Provide periodontal care around implants
  • Refer to and liaise with other DCPs

Desirable

  • Demonstrable understanding of all aspects of pain and anxiety
  • management, particularly for anxious patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of Dental Hygiene
  • Full registration with the General Dental Council without conditions

Desirable

  • A minimum of 3 years dental experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Competency in the full scope of practice as a Dental Hygienist acquired through training and clinical experience, including for example:
  • Provide oral hygiene instructions,
  • advice and smoking cessation advice
  • Take full medical and dental histories
  • Carry out full dental examinations
  • Carry out periodontal examinations, including 6-point pocket charts, plaque, recession and bleeding indices
  • Monitor the progression of periodontal disease
  • Plan and carry out the treatment of periodontal diseases, including supragingival and subgingival scaling, root-surface debridement and polishing, using manual or ultrasonic instruments
  • Prescribe, take and interpret radiographs (acting as operator, practitioner and referrer under the IRR99 and IR(ME)R regulations)
  • Provide preventative treatment for caries, such as application of topical fluoride and fissure sealants
  • Adjust overhangs and tooth surfaces interfering with periodontal treatment
  • Place temporary fillings
  • Replace crowns or fixed prostheses with a temporary cement
  • Take impressions
  • Place a rubber dam, when necessary for treatment
  • Carry out oral cancer screening, including identifying abnormal anatomy and pathological signs and symptoms
  • Provide periodontal care around implants
  • Refer to and liaise with other DCPs

Desirable

  • Demonstrable understanding of all aspects of pain and anxiety
  • management, particularly for anxious patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma of Dental Hygiene
  • Full registration with the General Dental Council without conditions

Desirable

  • A minimum of 3 years dental experience

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

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

Smile Together

Address

The Lescudjack Centre

Penmere Close

Penzance

Cornwall

TR18 3PE


Employer's website

https://smiletogether.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Smile Together

Address

The Lescudjack Centre

Penmere Close

Penzance

Cornwall

TR18 3PE


Employer's website

https://smiletogether.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£54,000 a year £54,000 per annum (paid pro-rata if not working full time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

P0017-24-0009

Job locations

The Lescudjack Centre

Penmere Close

Penzance

Cornwall

TR18 3PE


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