Overview
One or two part-time (0.2/0.4 WTE) Dental Hygienists or Therapists to work in the Restorative Department with Head & Neck Cancer (HANC) on a maternity locum basis. The post is based within the Dental Hospital at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. Days are likely to be Tuesday and Thursday, with some flexibility.
Barts Health is a provider for advanced Restorative Dentistry to patient groups including Cancer, Hypodontia, Cleft and Trauma. The Restorative Department is a Centre of Excellence in the management of patients requiring specialist restorative care. The post entails providing hygiene and treatments to cancer patients within your scope of practice in the Restorative Department under the direction and guidance of the Consultants.
Applicants should possess full registration with the General Dental Council (UK) and be registered as a Dental Hygienist or Therapist with the General Dental Council; knowledge and clinical experience in secondary care are essential. Please see attached Job Description for full details.
For further details and an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Claire Morgan, HANC Consultant via email claire.morgan16@nhs.net with the subject HYGIENE/THERAPY POST.
Main duties
* Join a specialist restorative dentistry team, working under the guidance of consultants to deliver high-quality care to a complex and vulnerable patient group.
* Provide oral health education, periodontal treatment and restorative dental care for patients with head and neck cancer.
* Support and treatment through all stages of the restorative care pathway (pre and post cancer treatment, involving surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy).
* Ensure effective communication with referring practitioners and manage correspondence related to the clinics.
* Operate within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and contribute to delivering care within the 18-week treatment pathway, under the direction of departmental clinicians.
* Maintain registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) and uphold GDC standards and guidelines, including professional conduct and disciplinary procedures.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are focused on improving services, safety and compassionate care for patients in east London and beyond, and on being an outstanding place to work with our WeCare values guiding our actions.
Details
* Date posted: 12 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 per year, pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 259-7479968RLH
* Job locations: The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
Person specification
* Essential: Degree or Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Therapy or equivalent qualification; GDC registered as a Dental Therapist
* Desirable: Further qualification in a specialised area of dental practice
* Experience: Essential — hospital setting experience and ability to independently manage a patient caseload
* Desirable — experience with Head and Neck Cancer patients; experience in multidisciplinary team working
* Knowledge: Essential — dental anatomy, pathology, oral disease prevention; knowledge of current guidelines and NHS referral pathways
* Desirable — understanding of interdisciplinary care in complex medical/surgical cases
* Skills: Essential — effective communication and teamwork with dental, medical and allied health professionals
* Desirable — experience in audit and quality improvement
* Other: Essential — adaptable, reliable, professional, with good attendance and presentation; Desirable — IT proficiency
Requirements and sponsorship
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: post subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; DBS submission required
* Certificate of Sponsorship: applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered
* UK registration: current UK professional registration required
Employer details: Barts Health NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR. Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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