Main area Dental Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Subject to agenda for change Contract Permanent: Commissioned activity confirmed by finance Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 223-DHT-429
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Town Telford Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/07/2025 23:59
Dental Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7 Subject to agenda for change
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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!
Detailed job description and main 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
* Under Graduate Qualification in Hygiene & Therapy
* Experience with Head and neck patients
* Previous Hospital experience
interview
* Previous hospital experience
* Head and neck cancer experience
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If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Name Kerry Tomlinson Job title Department Manager Email address kerry.tomlinson2@nhs.net Telephone number 01952 641222
If you have problems applying, contact
Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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