Job Description

The closing date is 9th Nov 2025

Job summary

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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 - erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk.


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, tasks & skills required

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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

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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

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Job description

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For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached and Person Specification.

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential

Full GDC Registration.


Diploma or Degree in Dental Therapy.




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Experience

Essential

Experience in carrying out clinical dental treatment within scope of practice.

Desirable

Experience with the anxious patient, those with additional needs and patients with challenging behaviour.


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Additional Criteria

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.


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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.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

Erica Boulton


erica.boulton@somersetft.nhs.uk


07771396042


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 6


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Salary

38682.00 to 46580.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-GR-3456


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Job locations

Dorset Comm Dent Serv East

Dorset Comm Dental Service

Poole

Dorset

BH17 7FR