Dental Therapist

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Are you a Dental Therapist looking for a career adventure? Join the friendly and supportive dental team at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) in the stunning Falkland Islands, where you’ll make a real difference in a close-knit community.

Dental Therapist
Falkland Islands (South Atlantic Ocean)
• Full time position (37.5 hours per week)
• Fixed term contract of up to 4 years
• £38,548 - £44,234 per annum depending on experience + 25% gratuity upon contract completion

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) provides exceptional healthcare services to the Falkland Islands community. With three modern surgeries equipped with digital radiography and a small laboratory, the dental team offers a comprehensive range of services including primary care, public health initiatives, and emergency dental care. Operating under UK standards and adapting to local needs, the team prides itself on delivering quality care in an incredible location.

The Role

As a Dental Therapist, you’ll provide a full range of restorative and preventative care, contribute to public health initiatives, and ensure high-quality services in accordance with the General Dental Council (GDC) scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct thorough dental examinations and assessments.
• Take and interpret radiographs for effective treatment planning.
• Perform periodontal treatments to manage gum disease.
• Provide restorative treatments, including fillings and sealants.
• Safely extract deciduous (baby) teeth.
• Apply fluoride treatments and other preventive care measures.
• Collaborate on developing and implementing the Falkland Islands Oral Health Strategy.
• Lead community engagement initiatives to promote oral health.
• Engage with schools and community groups to expand the dental service’s reach.

The Package
• Fixed term contract of up to 4 years,
• Salary range: £38,548 to £44,234 (starting salary will be dependent upon experience),
• A 25% gratuity (lump sum payment) on completion of the contract term,
• A work week of 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, with no on-call or out-of-hours requirements,
• 41 days of paid leave: 30 days of annual leave and 11 days of public/government holiday,
• Relocation allowance to help with moving costs,
• Free flights for the employee and dependents at the beginning and end of the contract, plus annual return flights after the first year.
• Good quality furnished accommodation at reasonable rental rates.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive environment and enjoy the lifestyle opportunities the Falkland Islands offer. About you:
• Degree in Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc (or recognised equivalent).
• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the UK General Dental Council (GDC).
• Relevant work experience, ideally in a UK NHS or similar practice.
• Strong communication skills to explain care needs effectively to a diverse population.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a busy dental team.
• Note: This role is available only to candidates whose primary qualification is as a dental therapist, as per UK GDC regulations.

The Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government. Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life and benefit from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands provide an unspoiled landscape to explore and wildlife including penguins, whales, sea lions, and a variety of bird life. Offering new lifestyle opportunities (including a good work/life balance), you’ll find Stanley is a friendly and busy town with a range of amenities, clubs and associations.

The Health Service

KEMH is the principal healthcare facility in the Falkland Islands, providing primary care and a broad range of elective and emergency secondary care services. The hospital is well equipped with ambitious plans being developed to expand and upgrade facilities.

The hospital is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their skills. In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged to develop particular areas of clinical expertise.

Applicants are advised that the Health and Social Services Directorate is smoke-free.

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

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 where you will be able to submit an application form.

Closing date: 17th January 2025.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Dental Hygienist, Oral Health Therapist, Periodontal Therapist, Dental Practitioner, Dental Assistant, Community Dental Officer, Dental Nurse, Public Health Educator, Restorative Therapist, Preventative Dental Specialist

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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