Job Description

Dental Hygiene/Therapist required to join the team on a Maternity Cover basis at our St Michaels Dental, Wakefield practice.

Start Date: Available from June 2025 Days and Hours available: 1 x day per week with surgery space available on a Friday 5 surgery well established practice of over 25 years. Mixed practice, both NHS and Private with excellent earning potential for private. Located within the same building as St Michaels Orthodontics which occupies the upper floor of the site. Joe Hendron and Catherine McCanny well known within the local and wider community

Wakefield is a city in West Yorkshire, very centrally located for travel from the North, South, East or West - both the A1 and M1 pass close by, as does the M62 Manchester to Hull motorway. Wakefield lies just south of Leeds and north of Barnsley with Dewsbury to the west, and Pontefract to the east.


We are a part of Portman, a leading provider of private-focused dental care across the UK and Ireland. Recently, Portman has merged with Dentex bringing together two of the UK's leading providers of private-focused dental care with shared values based on community, integrity, and dedication to clinical freedom. Both companies celebrate the individuality of our practices and their teams and our shared focus remains on putting people first; this means exceptional care for our patients, industry-leading support for our practices and access to the best professional opportunities. Together we are one of the largest dental groups in the UK, operating over 350 UK practices, with more than 4,000 members in our community, providing for more than 1.5 million patients annually across the UK, Ireland, and Benelux.


If you would like to find out more about this opportunity please press apply or contact Vikki on vikki.pearson@portmandental.co.uk


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Company Description


Do you love to make the extra effort to deliver a 5-star service?


We are looking for a Dental Hygienist or Therapist to join our team.


We offer our patients quality dental care with a strong emphasis on periodontal health and overall wellness.


Qualifications

GDC registration and UK Dental Hygienist or Therapist qualification essential UK dental practice experience preferred Proven track record of delivering high-quality dental hygiene and therapy services Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain treatments clearly and motivate patients Proficiency in using EMS Air-Flow One Guided Biofilm Therapy, Cavitron, and hand instruments Experience with digital radiographs, R4 software, and intraoral scanners Knowledge of current dental hygiene practices and preventive dentistry techniques Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Empathetic approach to patient care with a focus on building rapport Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated with industry advancements Flexibility to work various shifts, including some evenings and Saturdays
Additional Information


?We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.



Job post: Dental Hygiene/Therapist - St Michaels Dental, Wakefield (6 months Locum Cover)
PortmanDentex
155 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield,WF2 9BQ