Dental Therapist

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Looking for an adventurous Dental Therapist role? Join a friendly, modern dental team in the Falkland Islands, delivering high-quality preventative and restorative care with an excellent work-life balance.
Dental Therapist
King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Stanley, Falkland Islands (South Atlantic Ocean)
37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (no on-call or out of hours work)
Fixed term contract between 2-4 years
Total package equivalent to £61,752 per annum
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) provides essential public services to a close-knit population of approximately 3,600 residents. Dental Services operate from the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, delivering comprehensive oral healthcare in line with UK standards. The modern dental facility includes three fully equipped surgeries, digital radiography (including OPG), and a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on community wellbeing, prevention, and professional excellence.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Dental Therapist to play a key role in delivering both dental hygiene and dental therapy services within a supportive, forward-thinking dental team.
Key Responsibilities:
Examine patients, assess oral health, plan treatments, and refer as required
Prescribe and take dental radiographs
Administer local anaesthetic
Deliver periodontal care including scaling, debridement, and polishing
Apply fissure sealants and topical fluoride treatments
Undertake restorative procedures within GDC scope of practice
Extract primary teeth and place pre-formed crowns
Support orthodontic patients with tailored oral hygiene advice
Lead and participate in community oral health promotion initiatives
Maintain accurate patient records and manage appointments
Mentor and support trainee dental nurses
Ensure compliance with infection control, radiation safety, and clinical governance
The Package
This role offers an outstanding lifestyle and professional package, supporting both career development and personal wellbeing.
Benefits include:
Total package equivalent to £61,752 per annum
£41,168 base salary + plus 25% market supplement + 25% gratuity paid on successful contract completion
41 days paid leave (30 annual + 11 public holidays)
Relocation allowance
Free flights at the start and end of the contract, plus annual return flights after year one
Good quality furnished accommodation at reasonable rental rates
Free dental treatment
Full indemnity cover
Free access to multiple CPD providers
Supportive team environment with broad clinical exposure
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a confident, compassionate, and motivated Dental Therapist who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys delivering preventative and restorative care to a diverse patient group. About you:
A Degree in Dental Therapy (or recognised equivalent)
Current registration with the UK General Dental Council (GDC)
At least 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience, ideally within the NHS
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent clinical governance and infection control knowledge
Confidence working independently and as part of a small multidisciplinary team
A passion for oral health education and health promotion
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today, and you will be directed to the company website to submit an application form.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Other suitable skills and experience include Dental Hygienist, Community Dental Therapist, Oral Health Practitioner, Paediatric Dental Therapist, Preventative Dental Clinician, Orthodontic Therapist, Restorative Dental Therapist, Public Health Dental Practitioner, Primary Care Dental Therapist, Clinical Dental Educator

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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Health;Health

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