Dental Therapist B6
The Trust is seeking to recruit a compassionate and motivated individual to join our existing team of highly skilled clinicians and support staff to provide comprehensive dental care to our patients in West Cumbria.

This post is suitable for candidates who are looking to gain experience working in special care or paediatric dentistry in a community setting. The candidate should have a passion for child and adult dental health and be keen to make a difference to the vulnerable patients seen by our service. Being able to communicate effectively with both patients and staff is essential as you will be responsible for looking after some of the most vulnerable people in society. Previous experience in the use of inhalation sedation would be desirable though certificated training in such would be provided if required. There is also the opportunity to participate in National Dental Epidemiological surveys as part of the role. We have a number of experienced clinicians available and keen to provide support for a new team member.

The post is mostly based at Cleator Moor, a six surgery clinic, with digital radiography, wheelchair tipper and bariatric bench. There would also be some clinical time based at satellite dental clinics either at Workington Community Hospital or West Cumberland Hospital.

Main duties of the job
This role would suit dental therapists who wish to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the oral health of the local population through direct clinical contact and innovative working with our local health and social care partners and patients.

About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 262-A-26-8128058-B
Job locations: Cleator Moor Dental Centre, Birks Rd, Cleator Moor, CA25 5HP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Therapist
• Registration with the General Dental Council
• Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Basic Life Support
• Legislative framework governing the delivery of oral health care in England
• Structure of local NHS Dental Services
• Previous clinical activity

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of Dentally dental software
• Experience of and an understanding of the challenges presented by special care patients
• Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive material

Essential Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to organise own workload and manage priorities
• Good interpersonal skills with citable examples of working as part of a wider dental team
• Empathy and understanding towards patients and other staff members
• Expertise in a range of clinical dentistry

Desirable Skills and Aptitudes

• Training in the use of conscious sedation
• Experience of and an understanding of the challenges presented by special care patients
• Demonstrable experience of audit

Essential Other Requirements

• Current driving licence
• Willingness to work with a variety of different patient groups
• Able to work in different clinical settings throughout a working week
• Comply with the NHS policy on smoking

Benefits

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

The Disclosure and Barring Service check applies to this post under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; please check UK Visas and Immigration eligibility before applying.