Are you an experienced and patient-focused Dental Hygienist looking to join a busy, well-established practice with a strong NHS patient base and excellent clinical support?
We are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our team at Oakmead Dental Care in Chislehurst. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys working with NHS patients, building long‑term relationships, and delivering high‑quality preventive and restorative care within a supportive practice environment.
Main duties of the job
* Delivering high‑quality Dental Therapy and Hygiene treatments to NHS patients
* Managing an established patient book and supporting continued patient care within the practice
* Providing preventive, restorative and periodontal care within your scope of practice
* Working closely with dentists to support NHS treatment delivery and patient outcomes
* Building trust and long‑term relationships with patients, including children and families
* Delivering clear oral health education and promoting preventative care
* Supporting a positive patient experience through excellent communication and patient management skills
About us
Oakmead Dental Care is a long‑established and highly regarded practice with a loyal patient base and a strong reputation within the local community. The practice benefits from an experienced multidisciplinary team, established patient demand, and excellent clinical support.
We are looking for a hygienist to take over an established patient book, with immediate demand available from day one. You will be inheriting existing patients while also benefiting from continued growth opportunities within the practice.
We are proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As part of our commitment to closing the Gender Pay Gap and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, we do not request or consider salary history at any stage of our recruitment process. Our compensation decisions are based on the requirements of the role, relevant skills and experience, and our commitment to fair and equitable pay.
Job responsibilities
* Delivering high‑quality Dental Therapy and Hygiene treatments to NHS patients
* Managing an established patient book and supporting continued patient care within the practice
* Providing preventive, restorative and periodontal care within your scope of practice
* Working closely with dentists to support NHS treatment delivery and patient outcomes
* Building trust and long‑term relationships with patients, including children and families
* Delivering clear oral health education and promoting preventative care
* Supporting a positive patient experience through excellent communication and patient management skills
Available days and hours
* Every Monday and Tuesday 9am – 6pm with 1 hour break
* Every other Thursday and Friday 9am – 6pm with 1 hour break
* Alternative Saturdays 9am – 1pm
Qualifications and experience
* Friendly, motivated and clinically confident Dental Hygienist who is comfortable working with a high volume of NHS patients and enjoys building strong patient relationships
* Ability to build rapport with patients, provide reassurance when needed, and deliver outstanding patient care with professionalism and empathy
* Clinical competence in preventive, restorative, periodontal care and NHS treatment delivery
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.
Competitive per patient rate
Competitive per patient rate.
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