Dental Therapist/Hygienist

4 weeks ago

Ipswich, United Kingdom University of Suffolk Full time

Job summary

University Of Suffolk Dental CIC

If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be

We want you to be amazing

Would you like to make a difference and fulfil your greatest potential? We have exciting opportunities to advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment.

Come and join our amazing team in our brand new state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make a difference to the local people in Suffolk and North East Essex.

Main duties of the job

To develop team dentistry by applying appropriate skills to a wide range of cases.

To provide a wide range of dental treatment, appropriate to a registered dental therapist and hygienist at the request of dentists

The additional duties of a dental therapist will include the following:- obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history

Carry out a clinical examination within their competence - complete periodontal examination and charting and use indices to screen and monitor periodontal disease - diagnose and treatment plan within their competence - prescribe radiographs - take, process and interpret various film views used in general dental practice

plan the delivery of care for patients - give appropriate patient advice

provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear - undertake supragingival and subgingival scaling and root surface debridement using manual and powered instruments - use appropriate anti-microbial therapy to manage plaque related diseases

Adjust restored surfaces in relation to periodontal treatment

Apply topical treatments and fissure sealants

Take intra and extra-oral photographs

Give infiltration and inferior dental block analgesia

Place temporary dressings and re-cement crowns with temporary cement

Place rubber dam

Take impressions

About us

We are a new and innovative Dental Social Enterprise and unique partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board that truly wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear, we are here to deliver ordinary dental care delivered with extraordinary care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be”

We want you to be amazing

Would you like to make a difference and fulfil your greatest potential? We have exciting opportunities to advance your career and expand your skills in a supportive and progressive environment.

Come and join our amazing team in our brand new state-of-the-art dental facility and truly make a difference to the local people in Suffolk and North East Essex.

We are a new and innovative Dental Social Enterprise and unique partnership with the University of Suffolk and Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board that truly wants to make a difference to people through the delivery of accessible NHS dental care. We are a purpose-led and values driven organisation. Our mission is clear, we are here to deliver ‘ordinary dental care delivered with extraordinary care.’

The University of Suffolk Dental CIC represents a step-change in dental care in Suffolk and North East Essex and we are looking for passionate, talented people to join us. 

Work for a social enterprise with a people-first culture. We care about the wellbeing of our people and know you have lives beyond the workplace, we offer a flexible suite of benefits, these include:

Competitive salary Generous Annual Leave entitlement Workplace Pension Continuous Professional Development & Training Opportunities Family Friendly Policies Flu vaccinations for staff Uniform State-of-the art dental facilities DBS check fully funded

We celebrate and promote equity, diversity & inclusion and encourage the unique contributions of all our dental team that drive our success. 

About the Role

The post holder will work as a dental team member in a periodontal team providing specialist periodontal care or strengthening the existing dental therapy input. This may also develop into working with other teams providing therapy and hygiene care to a wide range of service users.

To be part of a wider dental team providing dental therapy/hygiene support and work alongside dentists, dental nurses, receptionists in the care of service users. This will include assisting in the full range of dental care (within the scope of practice) provided to service users of the dental service from supporting with routine examinations to specialist treatments.

Please see the Job Description for a list of main duties and responsibilities.

Part time and Full time applications will be considered.

About You

Experience of full remit of work as per GDC guidelines Excellent Communication Skills Personable, highly motivated, flexible, reliable, and organised Ability to keep calm and professional in a fast-paced environment Modern skills of dental therapy/hygiene Must be fully immunised Must maintain professional indemnity and registration with the GDC

Join us in building a Dental Social Enterprise that is transforming dental care so it’s fit for a changing and modern world. Be a part of a team that positively impacts the lives of local people and communities through collaboration and innovation – APPLY TODAY

Closing Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

Diploma in Dental Therapy Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Hygiene Current full General Dental Council registration.

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