Dental Hygienist and Therapist

Site Across Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich Town Across Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich Salary £44,485 - £52,521 Inclusive of Hcas pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/04/:59

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Dental Hygienist and Therapist

Band 6: £44,485 - £52,521 Inclusive of Hcas pa pro rata

The Dental Therapist will provide high-quality dental therapy services to adults and children with a wide range of oral health needs, working within the scope of practice defined by the General Dental Council (GDC) and under prescription from a referring dental surgeon. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of clinical care, oral health promotion and prevention programmes across the service. The role requires flexibility to work across multiple sites and participate in domiciliary visits where required. The Dental Therapist will contribute to improving oral health outcomes, supporting vulnerable and priority patient groups, and maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety and service delivery. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach and may occasionally be required to work outside of their usual working hours. A valid driving licence and access to a personal vehicle for work purposes are essential for this role. This role will involve manual handling, lifting and shifting.

Interviews expected to be held mid April

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached job description and person specification. These are intended as a guide and are not exhaustive.

Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will deliver a range of dental therapy treatments within their scope of practice, including radiography. They will provide care for patients with additional needs, such as those who are anxious, medically compromised, or have learning disabilities. The role requires accurate record keeping, autonomous practice within scope, effective teamwork, and provision of domiciliary care where appropriate.

Oral Health Promotion and Prevention
The post holder will support oral health promotion initiatives, deliver education to individuals and community groups, and contribute to preventative programmes promoting positive health behaviours.

Service Delivery and Quality Improvement
The role includes participation in clinical governance, audit, data collection, CPD, and attendance at team meetings, training, and appraisal.

Operational and Safeguarding Responsibilities
The post holder will work flexibly across settings, support team working, maintain equipment, and ensure efficient service delivery. They must comply with safeguarding policies and uphold organisational values, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification. These are intended as a guide and are not exhaustive.

Person specification Education

• Dental Therapist & Hygienist Degree
• Other post graduate qualifications

Experience

• Previous experience in CDS
• Experience of working as a therapist
• Extended duties
• Experience in Domiciliary Settings

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: YouTube Channel .

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with BromleyHealthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co-owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
• When providing employment reference details, please ensure you provide accurate work-related email addresses so references can be promptly sought when progressing your application. Your referees must be individuals known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.
• All staff identified as AT-RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
• Bromley Healthcare reserve the right to close adverts earlier than first published.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.