Are you a Dental Hygienist looking to add variety in your working life? The post will be for one day per week.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work with children, young adults and adults who need orthodontic care. You will play a major role in ensuring the oral health of our patients.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Work with the orthodontists to assess the oral health needs of our patients
• Deliver personalised preventative advice and periodontal care to a spectrum of patients
• Work as part of a team to deliver of high quality, patient focussed care

You have:

• a diploma in Dental Hygiene
• full registration with the GDC
• appropriate indemnity cover with a Dental Protection provider

About us

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an opportunity to deliver care to a different patient group.

A chance to improve your communication and motivational skills with children, young adults and patients with additional needs.

The ability to influence how we assess, monitor and improve the oral health of our orthodontic patients.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Previous experience treating all types of patients, working either in Hospital, Practice or Community

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Minimum)
• Full Dental Hygiene Registration with GDC
• Registration with BSDHT
• Member of an appropriate Dental Protection Society

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• Possess good communication skills
• Have a good understanding of cross infection control within the dental surgery
• Knowledge of confidentiality in the work place
• Have an understanding of Clinical Governance

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

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