Dental Hygienist / Therapist A great opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and skilled Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist to join our family-run practice - Greenacre Orthodontics!
Over the last year, we have introduced a hygiene service to help support our orthodontic patients and their family members. There is also an element of direct access.
This service has proved to be extremely popular, and we are now looking to expand the service further.
You will have the assistance of a dental nurse.
The practice is located a 20-minute drive from the centre of Chester or an 8-minute train journey from Chester train station to our nearest station (an 8-minute walk from the practice)!
There is free, on-site parking for staff, we have a team member of the month award, team-building events, and several practice social events in the calendar year, including evenings out.
Responsibilities Conduct thorough dental hygiene therapy and examinations to assess patients' oral health.Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and the importance of regular dental visits.Provide appropriate hygiene and therapy treatment to a very high standard.Maintain accurate patient records, documenting treatments and observations.Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the practice.Stay updated with advancements in dental hygiene practices and technologies.Skills Strong knowledge of anatomy related to oral health.Excellent communication skills to effectively educate patients and work well as part of the dental team.Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.What We Can Offer You: A happy, friendly, and dedicated working environment.A friendly and well-organised team of orthodontists, orthodontic therapists, dental therapists/hygienists, dental nurses, and receptionists/administrators.On-going training (including funded courses and qualifications).Career development - Greenacre Orthodontics is an accredited North Wales Training Academy practice. There are excellent opportunities for career progression.
If necessary, the successful candidate will be supported to obtain further qualifications and experience.A free online CPD platform access for ease of completion of CPD.Team-building days and team day trips (arranged by the practice).On-site parking.A dedication towards sustainability - our efforts have been acknowledged through achieving the Greener Primary Care Wales Gold Award 2023, and we were finalists in the Private Dentistry Awards 2023, highlighting our dedication to being an eco-friendly practice.Ample outdoor space for staff to enjoy, particularly in the summer months.Part-time.
There will be a requirement for periodic evening and Saturday sessions.
Salary dependent on experience - from £35/hour - negotiable depending on experience. Job Type: Part-time
Benefits: Free parking.On-site parking.Transport links.Licence/Certification: GDC (required).Work Location: In person.
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