Dental Therapist - Dorset
Harmonia Careers
Date: 6 days ago
City: Poole
Contract type: Part time
Job Summary
Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?
Come and join our community dental service as a Dental Therapist and become part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding care. Based in our purpose built, 6 room clinic in Poole you'll work with a unique and inspiring patient cohort - including children and adults with additional needs, disabilities, and those who are medically compromised or anxious. Every day brings new opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. We believe in kindness, respect, and teamwork--values that shape everything we do. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to develop your skills through ongoing training and peer learning. If you're looking for a role where your compassion and expertise truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Informal calls and visits are warmly welcomed - come and see how you can thrive with us before you apply!
To contact us just call Erica Boulton 07771 396042 - [email protected].
In the meantime, please take a look at our video offering an insight into working in our service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
Main duties of the job
As a Dental Therapist, you'll deliver high-quality oral healthcare to a diverse range of patients, including those with special care needs, in both clinic and outreach settings. You'll use your clinical skills and work to your full scope of practice to deliver dental therapy procedures, manage pain and anxiety, and offer expert advice to colleagues. You'll play a key role in our multidisciplinary team, contributing to best practice discussions, clinical supervision, and service development through active involvement and discussion with your clinical team. Your commitment to kindness, respect, and teamwork will help create a positive environment for patients and staff alike. You'll be involved in clinical governance, audit, and lifelong learning, ensuring the highest standards of care. Flexibility, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping others are essential. We encourage informal conversations and visits--discover the difference you can make before submitting your application!
Please be aware, we may close this vacancy early if a sufficient amount of applications are received.
About Us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro rata if applicable
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-3456
Job locations
Dorset Comm Dent Serv East
Dorset Comm Dental Service
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7FR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
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).
Additional information
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset Comm Dent Serv East
Dorset Comm Dental Service
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7FR
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset Comm Dent Serv East
Dorset Comm Dental Service
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7FR
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives?
Come and join our community dental service as a Dental Therapist and become part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding care. Based in our purpose built, 6 room clinic in Poole you'll work with a unique and inspiring patient cohort - including children and adults with additional needs, disabilities, and those who are medically compromised or anxious. Every day brings new opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. We believe in kindness, respect, and teamwork--values that shape everything we do. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to develop your skills through ongoing training and peer learning. If you're looking for a role where your compassion and expertise truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Informal calls and visits are warmly welcomed - come and see how you can thrive with us before you apply!
To contact us just call Erica Boulton 07771 396042 - [email protected].
In the meantime, please take a look at our video offering an insight into working in our service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q62-Vf0osQ
Main duties of the job
As a Dental Therapist, you'll deliver high-quality oral healthcare to a diverse range of patients, including those with special care needs, in both clinic and outreach settings. You'll use your clinical skills and work to your full scope of practice to deliver dental therapy procedures, manage pain and anxiety, and offer expert advice to colleagues. You'll play a key role in our multidisciplinary team, contributing to best practice discussions, clinical supervision, and service development through active involvement and discussion with your clinical team. Your commitment to kindness, respect, and teamwork will help create a positive environment for patients and staff alike. You'll be involved in clinical governance, audit, and lifelong learning, ensuring the highest standards of care. Flexibility, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping others are essential. We encourage informal conversations and visits--discover the difference you can make before submitting your application!
Please be aware, we may close this vacancy early if a sufficient amount of applications are received.
About Us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro rata if applicable
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-3456
Job locations
Dorset Comm Dent Serv East
Dorset Comm Dental Service
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7FR
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC Registration.
- Diploma or Degree in Dental Therapy.
Essential
- Experience in carrying out clinical dental treatment within scope of practice.
- Experience with the anxious patient, those with additional needs and patients with challenging behaviour.
Essential
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
Essential
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
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).
Additional information
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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset Comm Dent Serv East
Dorset Comm Dental Service
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7FR
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset Comm Dent Serv East
Dorset Comm Dental Service
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7FR
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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