Kidsgrove dental surgery
Dental Therapist
Job Description
We are looking for a GDC registered dental therapist to cover maternity leave between March-July (5 months)
Fully computerised with a heavy emphasis on prevention. The ability to carry out tooth whitening is desirable but not essential.
Chairside support available
One day available either Fridays and must have excellent communication skills.
The hours of work would be:
9am – 4pm Fridays
May consider swapping to Thursdays
Start date is beginning of March
Please find below details about us, our ideal candidate and our position.
About you:
You are passionate about dentistry and have a commitment to providing excellent clinical care to our patients.
You are an excellent communicator and understand that a fantastic patient experience is as important as the clinical care provided. You enjoy spending time with your patients and motivating them.
You are focused on prevention and believe that educating and empowering patients is equally as important as the clinical experience. You empathise with your patients and understand that some need more TLC than others.
You enjoy working as part of a team.
You are confident in administering local anaesthetic, taking impressions, teeth whitening and discussing restorative/cosmetic work or, are willing to learn.
You are experienced with caring for patients with severe periodontal disease.
You understand how to care for nervous/anxious patients.
You are able to be both thorough and gentle with your hygiene care of your patients
About us:
We enjoy caring for the individual needs of our very appreciative patients.
We focus on brilliant customer service.
Pay expectations:
Candidate will be renumerated a fixed fee for private patients or % of UDA for NHS.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4EW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dental Therapy: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- GDC Registration (required)
Work Location: In person