Self-Employed Dental Hygienist/Dental Therapist
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Saltash, PL12 6AR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | P0017-25-0036 |
Summary
Providing private and NHS dental hygiene therapy in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, working alongside dentists to deliver high-quality patient care in accordance with current guidance, including BSP recommendations. This role may focus solely on hygiene therapy, supporting overall dental health and preventative care for patients. As a Dental Hygienist/Therapist for Smile Together, you must take personal responsibility for understanding and complying with the Standards for Dental Professionals set by the General Dental Council (2013), Smile Togethers standards, and all relevant clinical guidance including BSP recommendations. You are accountable for maintaining high standards of professional conduct and delivering safe, effective hygiene therapy within both NHS and private settings, in accordance with any requirements set by government, regulatory bodies, licensing agencies, or professional associations governing your practice. Providing high-quality private and NHS dental hygiene therapy to adults and children, including preventive treatments, oral health promotion and periodontal care, in accordance with evidence-based guidance such as BSP recommendations, SDCEP and FGDP guidance. Delivering care in line with the scope of practice for Dental Hygienists (and therapists) ensuring appropriate assessment, treatment planning and patient education to support long-term oral health. Working collaboratively with dentists and wider clinical teams to support integrated patient care, including appropriate referral, prescribing and communication regarding clinical findings. Refer patients appropriately to dentists or other professionals when care falls outside scope of practice. Provide care under Direct Access in accordance with GDC guidance and local governance arrangements. Maintaining meticulous clinical records, adhering to GDC Standards for the Dental Team and all relevant governance, safeguarding and data-protection requirements. Actively engaging with Smile Together teams and participating in peer review, clinical audit, planning and development sessions, in-house meetings and quality-improvement initiatives. Being responsible for safe working and practice on a day-to-day basis within clinical sites, ensuring compliance with clinical governance, health and safety legislation, infection prevention and control protocols, and reporting accidents, incidents and near misses using the Smile Together incident reporting procedure. Supporting the delivery of agreed activity levels and working towards key performance indicators relevant to hygiene therapy and preventative services. Maintaining and developing clinical competency and continuing professional development according to agreed training needs via the Smile Together Training portal (Agilio) and external educational providers. Developing, maintaining and sharing a personal development plan (PDP) as required by GDC standards. Supporting colleagues in the delivery of dental services, contributing to a positive, collaborative and patient-centred environment. Working alongside clinical and professional support colleagues to facilitate ongoing organisational development and service improvement. Travelling to and working from other locations when required, integrating effectively with local teams to ensure consistent standards of care. Contributing to the success of Smile Together by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Acting as an ambassador for the companys vision, mission and values, leading by example in behaviour and conduct. Maintaining strong IT skills, including effective use of the Patient Management System and digital clinical tools.