Dental Therapist

Are you a dedicated and skilled Dental Therapist looking for a new adventure? Join us in Falkland Islands, where you’ll provide quality dental care in a beautiful and unique setting!

Dental Therapist
Stanley, Falkland Islands

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• FTC of up to 4 years
• £40,668 to £46,667 per annum, plus a 25% Gratuity upon successful completion of the contract

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Falkland Islands to join the dental team based at the King Edwards Memorial Hospital in Stanley.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Dental Therapist to join our established team at King Edward Memorial Hospital. You’ll be instrumental in delivering high-quality dental care, focusing on preventative and restorative treatments, and enhancing the oral health standards within our community. With most dental care provided free of charge, you’ll have the freedom to deliver the best possible care without financial barriers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough dental examinations and assessments
• Take and interpret radiographs for effective treatment planning
• Perform periodontal treatments to prevent and manage gum disease
• Provide direct restorative treatments, including fillings and sealants
• Safely extract deciduous (baby) teeth
• Apply fluoride treatments and other preventive measures
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the Falkland Islands' Oral Health Strategy
• Collaborate with other dental professionals to deliver integrated care
• Plan and implement Dental Health Education programs
• Engage with local schools and community groups to promote good oral hygiene practices

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a Dental Therapist who is passionate about oral health and has the experience and skills necessary to thrive in our unique environment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree in Dental Therapy & Hygiene or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Be registered with the UK General Dental Council or a recognized international equivalent
• Have comprehensive knowledge of professional dental therapy and hygiene instruments and methods
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to explain treatments to patients in a calm and reassuring manner
• Be able to work and communicate effectively as part of a team in a busy general practice

The Package

• Up to 4 Years Fixed Term Contract
• Salary Range £40,668 to £46,667; starting salaries will be dependent upon experience
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract
• A work week of 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
• 30 Days Annual Leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave)
• Relocation Allowance to help with moving costs
• Flights Package for you and your dependants
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you get settled in
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore. For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

Closing Date: 11th October 2024

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Dental Hygienist, Oral Health Practitioner, Clinical Dental Technician, General Dental Practitioner, Public Health Dentist, Periodontal Therapist, Paediatric Dental Therapist, Community Dental Specialist.