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Bank Dental Therapist - Epidemiology

Community Dental Services CICVarious Sites, Various Counties, MK44 1LZ, United Kingdom£27.58 an hour per hour+ mileage rate 55p per mileCloses 13/09/2026

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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
  • See job description

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Band 6 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.

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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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