Bank Dental Therapist - Epidemiology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 07/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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
This is a bank opportunity for a GDC-registered Dental Therapist to support the National Dental Epidemiology Programme. The role involves collecting oral health data for children aged 3 years to help local authorities and NHS commissioners plan future services. It offers flexible work and full training, contributing to a nationally important survey.
Essential criteria
- See job description
- Bank Dental Therapist
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
Posted 23d ago · Closes in 15d
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Community Dental Services CIC
Bank Dental Therapist - Epidemiology
The closing date is 13 September 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 the following areas:
Leicestershire
Northamptonshire
Norfolk
Essex
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.
Link to a video that demonstrates what the fieldwork looks like:
https://youtu.be/BzrjK8HRpD8
What you'll need:
o Current GDC registration
o Good communication skills
o Ability to travel within the survey area
No performer number required.
About us
What we offer:
o Flexible work to fit around your commitments
o Full training and calibration provided
o £27.58 per hour plus 55p per mile mileage
o A chance to make a real difference to children's oral health
Please note: The advertised hourly rate i
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