Job Description

We are hiring

We are currently looking for a motivated, enthusiastic dental therapist to join our friendly team on a part-time basis, but we would consider a hygienist for some of the sessions that we have available. You must be confident to treat direct access patients as well as patients on referral in our practice within your scope of practice, and capable of referring them for treatment needed outside of your remit. We can offer support and mentorship to help with this. The clinics focus is primarily on implant patients so experience with implants is an added benefit, but training will be given. Our direct access patients cover a range of healthy patients looking to maintain and stay motivated to periodontal patients who need active treatment and long term support.

You should be confident in all aspects of Dental Hygiene/ Hygiene Therapy, treatment planning and contributing to the long-term care and maintenance of all patients at our practice. Knowledge of whitening and EMS Airflow would be beneficial.

Required

SOE (Exact) knowledge. Degree or Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Registered with the GDC, appropriate indemnity in place, full vaccination record, continuous CPD and a clear DBS check. Professional and a willingness to grow and be supported in your role. Positive attitude & someone who loves caring for patients as much as we do.

Beneficial

Dental Implant maintenance knowledge (full support can be provided and ongoing support to increase your knowledge and skill.) Knowledge on using SOE (Exact) but training can be given if you haven't used it before. Knowledge on utilising the EMS prophylaxis master unit, tooth bleaching and basic photography all beneficial but training can be arranged.

Why should you join us?

We are a multi award-winning practice created from a wealth of experience in dentistry and deeply passionate about providing high-quality care to our patients. We work very closely as a team and encourage everyone to achieve the entirety of their scope of practice. We are eco-friendly, hard-working and promote good communication over corporate-style hierarchies.

Benefits

Working with a highly experienced team who will support you increase your skill if needed. Full nursing chair side support as standard. Current patient list present to work from. Dental Therapist director to support you whenever needed and working with a team of 3 other friendly Hygienists/Therapists. Dental Therapist owner is also EMS Swiss Dental Academy trainer - enabling us to provide annual in-house GBT training Competitive salary based on a percentage of the Hygiene Therapy book (this usually works out as from 50-65 per hour to you for our general appointments, increasing for whitening or composite treatments or as patient fee increases/changes) Brand new surgery and equipment. Hands-on training in implant hygiene therapy Trios 3Shape Intra-Oral scanner for more in-depth treatment planning and consults with the patient EMS GBT Airflow for all appointments Guided Biofilm Therapy step-by-step protocol in place for majority of appointments. Longer appointment times, so on average we treat 7 patients per day, on 45-60min appointments. Friendly and fun team where you can work alongside implant dentists and and give support to those patients. Great scope and freedom to develop your own treatment plans within your remit. If you are a therapist and would prefer to complete exams and GBT hygiene and periodontal care at the start and refer to our restorative dentist for composites and other restorative treatment inside or outside of your remit then that is possible. Annual clinic events, parties and CPD events. On-site parking, and very close to Poole Train and Bus stations.

Licence/Certification

Provide evidence of all requirements to be registered to the GDC and able to practice DHDT in the UK Any further training you may have completed.
This job vacancy has become available due to one of our Therapists moving overseas, this is due to family/life changes..We offer flexibility with work and a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

This position is on a self-employed part-time basis. We are looking for someone for Tuesday evenings 4:30pm-8:00pm and every other Friday & Saturday 8.30am-4.30pm. Then there could be other sessions that we could increase for you. Competitive Salary.

If you are interested, please email your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to your application.

Closing date for applications is the 29th November 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events On-site parking
Experience:

Dental Hygienist: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

GDC Licence (required)
Work Location: In person