Lavender Dental Care, a well established mixed NHS and private practice, is seeking an experienced Dental Hygienist to join our professional and welcoming team one day per week (Thursday, 9:00am-5:30pm).
About the Practice
We are a modern, patient-centred dental practice providing high-quality care to the local community. You will work within a supportive clinical and administrative environment, backed by strong operational, compliance, and clinical support.
The Role
We are seeking a hygienist who is:
Clinically precise with exceptionally high standards.
Confident, empathetic, and professional with patients.
Capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with the wider dental team
Key Responsibilities
Provide preventive and periodontal treatments to the highest clinical standard.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, diet, and long-term preventive care.
Maintain meticulous and compliant clinical documentation.
Uphold infection control, safety, and CQC compliance at all times.
Requirements
GDC registration as a Dental Hygienist (or Dental Therapist).
Minimum 2 years' experience in clinical practice.
Current CPD and Hepatitis B immunisation.
Strong understanding of compliance, cross-infection control, and CQC standards.
Benefits
Established patient base with high demand for hygiene services. Although you will be seeing some NHS patients, the role is primarily aimed at providing hygiene treatment to private patients
Supportive, professional team and well-equipped surgery
Excellent practice culture focused on patient care and teamwork.
Competitive remuneration
Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (maternity cover, long term position may be considered after maternity cover period)
Hours: Thursday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Location: Chatham, Kent, ME5 OPU T
To Apply: Applicants must hold valid GDC registration and the right to work in the UK. All offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Please email us at lavenderdentalcare@gmail.com