Dental Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 15
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
Community Dental Services CIC is seeking a Registered Dental Therapist for a 12-month fixed-term, part-time contract. The role involves providing comprehensive dental treatment and preventative care, with a focus on supporting children in special educational settings. The successful candidate will treat a diverse patient base, including those with additional needs, and may support various clinics across Essex. This position is based at Colchester Primary Care Centre.
Essential criteria
- Please see attached person specification within the job description
- Dental Therpaist
- Please see attached person specification within the job description
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Community Dental Services CIC
Dental Therapist
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Band 7 Registered Dental Therapist
12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Part Time, 15 Hours
Hours: 15 hours, 2 days per week
Base: Colchester Primary Care Centre, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JR
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata (Actual £19,754.80 - £22,606)
Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship
*This position is advertised at Band 7, however, individuals without the relevant qualifications will initially be compensated at Band 6 until they are fully operating within the scope of the Band 7 role*
Do you want to make a difference? If so, why not consider a career with an award winning, dentally led social enterprise?
Community Dental Services CIC are looking for a Registered Dental Therapist who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and are passionate about providing care for those most at need.
Applications are invited from dedicated and skilled Registered Dental Therapists to join our Community Dental Service team for this post based at our Colchester clinic and to support clinics across Essex as required.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide a wide range of dental treatments, including all extended duties appropriate to their registration, at the request of dentis
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