Job summary

Band 7 Registered Dental Therapist

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

PartTime, 15 Hours

Hours: 15 hours, 2 days per week

Base:Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JR

Salary:£49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata (Actual £19,754.80 - £22,606)

Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship

*This position is advertised at Band 7, however, individuals without the relevant qualifications will initially be compensated at Band 6 until they are fully operating within the scope of the Band 7 role*

Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with an award winning, dentally led social enterprise?

Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a Registered Dental Therapist who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and are passionate about providing care for those most at need.

Applications are invited from dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Therapists to join our Community Dental Service team for this post based at our Colchester clinic and to support clinics across Essex as required.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of dental treatments, including all extended duties appropriate to their registration, at the request of dentists within the CDS.

The post holder will deliver comprehensive dental treatment and preventative care to patients and clients of Community Dental Services, with a focus on supporting children in special educational settings.

Essex clinics treat a diverse patient base, including adults, children, individuals with additional needs, phobics, and patients with learning and physical disabilities.

You may be required to support other clinics across the county and assist with general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care, screening and epidemiological surveys.

As you will be expected to provide support to all clinics across Essex, the ability to visit all bases in the county is essential.

About us

What do we offer?

• Part time, 15 hours per week, 12 months fixed term contract
• Starting salary gross £49,387 per annum, pro rata
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum, pro rat
• Dentally led, patient focused working environment that is not constrained by UDA targets
• Access to Corporate Pension Scheme
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded internal and external mandatory training to enable you to maintain your CPD
• Support with training for your wider professional development
• Paid indemnity
• Uniforms provided
• Become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run at all levels
• Opportunity to play a key part in local social care initiatives

Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship

Please ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.