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) working every week has become available within the Restorative Department at Barts Health Trust to cover a maternity locum. This part-time post will be based within the Dental Hospital at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. Days are likely to be Tuesday and Thursday, though there may be some flexibility.
Barts Health is a provider for advanced Restorative Dentistry, serving 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide hygiene and treatments to cancer patients within your scope of practice in the Restorative Department under the direction and guidance of the Consultants.
* Deliver 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 multidisciplinary team and contribute to delivering care within the 18-week treatment pathway under the direction of departmental clinicians.
* Uphold General Dental Council (GDC) standards and guidelines, including professional conduct and disciplinary procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Full registration with the General Dental Council (UK) and registered as a Dental Hygienist or Therapist with the GDC.
* Knowledge and clinical experience in secondary care are essential.
About the Department and Organisation
The post holder will join a specialist restorative dentistry team, working under the guidance of consultants to deliver high-quality care to a complex and vulnerable patient group. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The organisation emphasises the WeCare values and an inclusive working environment.
How to Apply / Contact
For further details and an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Claire Morgan, HANC Consultant via email claire.morgan16@nhs.net (please label your enquiry HYGIENE/THERAPY POST).
Additional Information
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment(s) below.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.
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