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Dental Hygienist /Therapist
The closing date is 28 July 2025
Job purpose is to provide comprehensive clinical management of patients including preventive advice, oral care and treatment for head and neck oncology patients prior to, during and after cancer treatment.
This extends to other patients with complex medical conditions such as osteonecrosis, Mucositis, Lichen Planus and dry mouth. The provision of treatment will be undertaken in line with treatment plans agreed with the consultant and intervention will be undertaken with local anaesthesia customized to the patient needs.
Provide clinical link to patients undergoing radiotherapy and associated assessments.
The post holder will be expected to maintain up to date knowledge and skills pertinent to their field and comply with the Trusts mandatory requirements to attend audit and governance meetings.
Main duties of the job
To act as Autonomous practitioner, managing a case load of patients, giving highly specialised advice as necessary.
Use specialist knowledge and clinical assessment to examine, diagnose, treat and advise on clinical Management of patients. Providing oral hygiene instruction, fluoride use, dietary advice and general oral health education and promotion.
Provides a full range of treatment as prescribed by the referring team including the provision of oral hygiene instruction using different aides and attending wards to provide advice and guidance for post-surgery oncology patients including the use of adjuncts
Provides specialist advice, education and treatments regarding end of life oral care.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
interview /application form
* Previous Dental Hygienist/Therapist experience
* Registered with GDC
* Experience with Head and neck patients
* Previous Hospital experience
interview
* Previous hospital experience
* Head and neck cancer experience
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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum/pro rata
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