Job Summary
Smile Dental Centre in Basildon are excited to be offering an opportunity for a dental therapist to join their well-established team on a full-time basis, although part-time and weekend sessions may also be considered.
This role is ideal for a dental therapist seeking a well-supported environment with access to clinical mentoring and development opportunities and with flexibility in the contract to suit the successful candidates preferences.
The practice provides excellent opportunities along with offering modern facilities, including Dentally software, digital X-rays, rotary endodontics, and an intraoral scanner.
Other Information:
* Experienced team.
* Competitive compensation: Benefit from an attractive UDA rate and the potential for additional earnings through private practice.
* Established patient base due to excellent care and well-maintained patients.
* Supportive environment.
* Well-equipped surgery.
Main duties of the job
To be considered for this position, you will need the following:
* Registerable dental qualification.
* Full registration with the General Dental Council.
* NHS performer number
And Skills & Experience, Including:
Experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.
* High levels of competency in dentistry.
* Ability to demonstrate empathy with patients requiring special care dentistry.
* Good communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to plan and organise.
* Ability to demonstrate understanding of the issues relating to the management of clinical dental services.
* Understanding of the legal and ethical framework within which dentists practice, particularly those pertinent to special care dentistry.
About Us
Smile Dental Centre provide both NHS services and private dental care. We offer a full range of preventive, general and cosmetic dental treatments for adults and children. We aim to provide an excellent standard of care. Our surgeries are fully equipped with up-to-date facilities to comply with the highest standards of cleanliness for your care.
We are a well-established four-surgery practice in a busy Essex location, offering excellent transport links and on-site parking. The practice benefits from a stable and experienced team, including a strong support staff, ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment.
Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
28803
Job locations
438 Whitmore Way
Basildon
Essex
SS14 2EZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registerable dental qualification.
* Full registration with the General Dental Council.
* NHS performer number
Person Specification
Essential
* Registerable dental qualification.
* Full registration with the General Dental Council.
* NHS performer number
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
438 Whitmore Way
Basildon
Essex
SS14 2EZ
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
438 Whitmore Way
Basildon
Essex
SS14 2EZ
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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