Senior Dental Therapist
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, BN2 9DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9150-25-0641 |
Summary
To deliver dental therapy to a higher training standard to patients with a wide range of special needs at any Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust dental clinic or on a domiciliary basis. Assist in the manoeuvring of patients using mechanical aids, for instance hoists, wheel chair tilting platform. To carry out the full range of dental care within the statutory remit governed by the General Dental Council (details Appendix 1). To administer and provide treatment for patients utilising inhalation sedation. To work closely with the dentist prescribing the course of treatment to ensure the provision of appropriate care for patients including preventive oral care, treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear. Monitor dental health of all patients, record indices and report findings to dentist responsible for patients course of treatment. To give current and accurate advice to patients with complex needs, parents and carers on oral health matters and treatment in a way that can be understood. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and liaise with the dentist with respect to oral health, recognising abnormalities of the oral cavity and the rest of the patient and raise concerns where appropriate. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.