Bank Dental Therapist – Epidemiology
The closing date is 28 August 2026

Job summary
Dental Epidemiology Bank (Dental Therapist)
Flexible Bank Opportunity | £27.58 per hour + mileage
Help shape the future of children’s oral health.

Community Dental Services CIC (CDS-CIC) is looking for enthusiastic GDC-registered Dental Therapists to support the 2026/27 National Dental Epidemiology Programme across Nottinghamshire.

Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a nationally important survey, collecting oral health data that helps local authorities, NHS commissioners and public health teams understand children’s dental health needs and plan future services. The 26/27 survey will be undertaken for children aged 3 years.

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What you’ll need:

• Current GDC registration
• Good communication skills
• Ability to travel within the survey area

No performer number required.

About us
What we offer:

• Flexible work to fit around your commitments
• Full training and calibration provided
• £27.58 per hour plus 55p per mile mileage
• A chance to make a real difference to children’s oral health

Please note: The advertised hourly rate includes a 12.07% statutory uplift in lieu of annual leave, in line with regulations for bank workers.

For further information about the opportunity and for any questions, please contact Ikbal Mahal – Associate Operations Director ikbal.mahal@cds-cic.co.uk 07766471607

Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Bank Dental Therapist
Essential

• See job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Community Dental Services CIC

Address
Various Nottinghamshire Sites
Nottingham
NG1 1EH
United Kingdom