About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dental Therapist to join our friendly team in Staffordshire.
Our service is reaching out to people, many of whom have previously found it difficult to access dental care. We are continuing to meet the challenge of extending NHS dental access and providing continuing dental care for vulnerable individuals. This includes the provision of general anaesthetic and sedation services alongside dental public health roles.
Working within our team, you will be part of a caring and committed group providing high quality dental care to local people with a range of dental needs. A positive approach is essential as well as the ability to strike a rapport with people who may find dental services daunting. Our service offers an excellent clinical working environment operating from modern surgeries with dedicated computerised clinical information systems.
The post holder will be required to work across various clinics in Staffordshire.
You will work as part of the team providing urgent care and routine treatment to patients who do not have routine access to NHS dentistry.
All post holders must have current registration with the General Dental Council.
For an informal discussion please contact Richard Beck, Clinical Director: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
o Provide a lead role within this specialist area.o Performs a range of specialist clinical, restorative or preventative procedures in line with the GDC scope of practice and the Dental Act 1984 and its amendments under direction of a dentist in the specialist community setting.o Provides oral health advice and instruction to specific client groups on a one to one or group basis including vulnerable adults, children and young people, patients with multiple complex needs and who otherwise are unable emergency or routine care.o Carry out Epidemiological survey work in line with national programs.o Appropriate clinical leadership of members of the dental team and ability to mentor and support new staff members.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details on the role. **
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Primary degree in dental therapy Registration with General Dental Council as Dental Therapist
Experience Essential
Experience of delivering scope of practice in an NHS dental setting Experience of delivering scope of practice to vulnerable children and adults in CDS setting
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Tunstall Primary Care Centre / Ryecroft Primary Care Centre
Stoke on Trent
ST6 6BE
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)