Dental Therapist
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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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: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-26-0082 |
Summary
Degree in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene or equivalent GDC Registration (applicants must have current UK professional registration) Up to date knowledge, skills and attitudes to the practice of dentistry in the UK Wide range of clinical experience including management of and providing dental care for patients with complex medical co-morbidities Understands the functions of the Community Dental Services. Awareness of the financial framework governing the delivery of oral health care in England and the constraints that might impose on service delivery Able to practice inhalation sedation independently Taking and reporting radiographs within scope of practice Audit and clinical governance Ability to identify own training and development needs Ability to teach other dental registrants within scope of practice Up to date medical emergencies training Evidence of continuing education undertaken regularly Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Possess good organisational and personal management skills.