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Dental Therapist, Permanent

Part Time, 22.5 Hours 

This post attracts a 'Golden Hello' payment of £5,000, (pro rata) applicable to new applicants taking a substantive post.

£2,500 will be payable after the first month of employment and £2,500 will be paid after six months, (pro rata and subject to completion of probation and CDS policy conditions).

We also offer relocation assistance of £8000 (subject to CDS policy conditions).

Hours: 22.5 hours, 3 days per week

Base:  Boston Health Clinic, Lincoln Lane, Boston, PE21 8RU
Special Care Dental Service, Johnson Community Hospital, Spalding Road, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3DT
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata (Actual £22,402.80 - £26,977.20)

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An exciting opportunity has become available for a Dental Therapist to join our team at CDS (Community Dental Services) Lincolnshire, based in Boston and Spalding and to support clinics across Lincolnshire as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will become part of a specialist service and have the opportunity to work in various clinical settings including community health centres, hospitals, mobile units, domiciliary care and residential homes whilst being supported by an experienced Dental Nurse.

The patient base will include adults and children, patients with additional needs, dental phobics and patients with learning and physical disabilities. The post holder will be working alongside a highly experienced and friendly dental team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Therapist with a special interest in working with patients with additional needs and paediatrics in a community setting.

The post holder will be encouraged to utilise their full scope of practice working under the prescription of a dental surgeon.

The Community Dental Services Lincolnshire is passionate about investing in its dental team. We provide our staff with opportunities to grow their capabilities and support Dental Therapists to develop additional skills such as administrating inhalation sedation according to clinical need.

The post holder may also have the opportunity to support the national dental epidemiology programme.

Training will be supported to develop additional skills.

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

Working for our organisation

What do we offer? 

• Golden Hello payment
• Relocation payment
• Part time, permanent contract, 22.5 hours per week
• Starting salary gross £37,338 per annum, pro rata (Actual £22,402.80)
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
• 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 ensure that you read the Job Description, which also includes the person specification, before applying.