Role Summary
The successful post-holder will carry out a comprehensive range of dental care as prescribed by a referring dental surgeon which falls within the legal remit set by the GDC to priority groups including children and adults with a wide variety of special care needs. This care may be provided in a clinic, education or domiciliary environment.
They will work as an autonomous practitioner operating within the codes of practice and professional guidelines as laid down by the GDC, with the responsibility to assess and analyse a range of options in the changing circumstances of the patient and to take appropriate action within the prescribed treatment plan.
About the Role
We will work with you to help you be the best version of you at work.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are looking for professional and enthusiastic Dental Therapists who are passionate about providing high quality dental care to join our committed Team.
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Salaried Dental Service treats community and emergency patients of all ages and is based in 7 sites across Devon. We have posts based out of Barnstaple Health Centre and Exeter Dental Access Centre, both within walking distance of the city centre.
We currently have part time vacancies for experienced Dental Therapists looking for a new challenge within the Salaried Dental Service. You will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team with experienced dentists and nursing staff.
The jobholders will treat community patients of all ages within our main department and community hospitals. Experience of providing treatment under sedation would be advantageous.
Full GDC registration is essential
It is preferable to have at least 2 years’ experience in General Dental Practice, but support from experienced colleagues is available within the department. Preference will be given to candidates with a sedation qualification. Continuous professional development encouraged.
Working Pattern: 2 x 7.5 hour days per week - 2 Part time positions available
Exeter Dental Access Centre, 15 hours per week
Barnstaple Dental Access Centre, 15 hours per week (flexible)
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th 2022
For further information please contact Matt Heming, Clinical Lead on 01392 405704 or matthew.heming@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
