Dental Therapist

Basildon - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Smile Dental Centre in Basildon are excited to be offering an opportunity for a dental therapist to join their well-established team on a full-time basis although part-time and weekend sessions may also be considered.

This role is ideal for a dental therapist seeking a well-supported environment with access to clinical mentoring and development opportunities and with flexibility in the contract to suit the successful candidates preferences.

The practice provides excellent opportunities along with offering modern facilities including Dentally software digital X-rays rotary endodontics and an intraoral scanner.

Other information:

Experienced team.
Competitive compensation: Benefit from an attractive UDA rate and the potential for additional earnings through private practice.
Established patient base due to excellent care and well-maintained patients.
Supportive environment.
Well-equipped surgery.

About the Candidate

To be considered for this position you will need the following:

Registerable dental qualification.
Full registration with the General Dental Council.
NHS performer number

and skills & experience including:

Experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.
High levels of competency in dentistry.
Ability to demonstrate empathy with patientsrequiring special care dentistry.
Good communication and presentation skills bothwritten and verbal.
Ability to plan and organise.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of the issuesrelating to the management of clinical dentalservices.
Understanding of the legal and ethical frameworkwithin which dentists practice particularly thosepertinent to special care dentistry.

About Us

Smile Dental Centre provide both NHS services and private dental care. We offer a full range of preventive general and cosmetic dental treatments for adults and children. We aim to provide an excellent standard of care. Our surgeries are fully equipped with up-to-date facilities to comply with the highest standards of cleanliness for your care.

We are awell-established four-surgery practice in a busy Essex location offering excellent transport links and on-site parking. The practice benefits from a stable and experienced team including a strong support staff ensuring a smooth and efficient working environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The practice provides excellent opportunities along with offering modern facilities including Dentally software digital X-rays rotary endodontics and an intraoral scanner.

Other information:

Experienced team.
Competitive compensation: Benefit from an attractive UDA rate and the potential for additional earnings through private practice.
Established patient base due to excellent care and well-maintained patients.
Supportive environment.
Well-equipped surgery.

About the Candidate

To be considered for this position you will need the following:

Registerable dental qualification.
Full registration with the General Dental Council.
NHS performer number

and skills & experience including:

Experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.
High levels of competency in dentistry.
Ability to demonstrate empathy with patientsrequiring special care dentistry.
Good communication and presentation skills bothwritten and verbal.
Ability to plan and organise.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of the issuesrelating to the management of clinical dentalservices.
Understanding of the legal and ethical frameworkwithin which dentists practice particularly thosepertinent to special care dentistry.