Job Description
We are seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team, at our fabulous Flint and Flint Dental Surgeons - Sheffield practice.
* Start Date: Available from June 2026, however a flexible start will be considered.
* Days and Hours: Surgery space available across 1 x day per week on a Friday.
* 6 surgery practice located close to Beauchief, Sheffield before the edge of the Peak District.
* Practice parking available
* Long standing practice team with a great local reputation
* Fully equipped practice with the latest technology.
* On-site dental laboratory
* One of the longest established family dental practices dating back to 1879.
* Great opportunity to collaborate with our General Dentists and practice team.
* Nurse support in practice
* Airflow system in each surgery
We are part of the PortmanDentex family of dental practices operating predominantly private practices across the UK. Our objective is to be the best by putting our patients and clinical excellence first. We are proud to have been Dental Industry Outstanding Business Winners in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity or to find out about other opportunities at Portman, please press apply or contact Vikki on 07780147110 or vikki.pearson@portmandental.co.uk Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with friends or colleagues.
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications:**
* Current GDC registration as a Dental Hygienist
* Recognised Dental Hygienist qualification or equivalent
* Demonstrable experience in delivering preventative and restorative dental care
* Sound knowledge of infection control and sterilisation protocols
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
* Proficiency with dental practice management software and digital systems
* Commitment to professional development and continuing professional development (CPD)
**Desirable Qualifications:**
* Experience working within both NHS and private dental settings
* Advanced skills in specific therapeutic techniques or specialised areas of dental hygiene
* Experience in patient education and health promotion programmes
* Familiarity with current dental guidelines and best practice standards
* Mentoring or team leadership experience
Additional Information
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.