Job summary
Provision of clinical oral care within Scope of Practice and as set out in the General Dental Council (Professions Complementary to Dentistry) (Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists) Regulations 2006. With a specific written treatment plan by a dentist for patients with special needs where an in-depth knowledge of medical conditions, disabilities and behavioural problems is required.

Provision of oral health education interventions and support in group and one-to-one settings.

Dental care will provide a full range of Mandatory Services and specific Additional Mandatory Services (and Advanced Mandatory Services under appropriate professional supervision as part of Professional Development); as defined in The National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005 and described in the Service Description and NHS Contracts applying to the Service.

Main duties of the job
Provision of clinical oral care within Scope of Practice and as set out in the General Dental Council (Professions Complementary to Dentistry) (Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists) Regulations 2006. With a specific written treatment plan by a dentist for patients with special needs where an in-depth knowledge of medical conditions, disabilities and behavioural problems is required.

Provision of oral health education interventions and support in group and one-to-one settings.

Dental care will provide a full range of Mandatory Services and specific Additional Mandatory Services (and Advanced Mandatory Services under appropriate professional supervision as part of Professional Development); as defined in The National Health Service (General Dental Services Contracts) Regulations 2005 and described in the Service Description and NHS Contracts applying to the Service.

About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 348-CSS-12921
Job locations: Cowes Special Care Dental Service, 200 Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ER, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Please note that due to budgetary limitations, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current full Registration as Dental Therapist (+/- Dental Hygiene) with General Dental Council
• Diploma/Degree in Dental Therapy (or equivalent registerable qualification)
• Extended Duties for Dental Therapists
• Be able to complete enhanced CRB procedures

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: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cowes Special Care Dental Service, 200 Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ER, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead for Dental Therapy & Radiography, Phillip Gilliland, phillip.gilliland2@nhs.net, 07738216796

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