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Compass Dental Therapist
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Looking for a Dental Therapist role that offers flexibility as well as purpose?
We're building a brand new Oral Health service in Tower Hamlets and are looking for passionate Dental Therapists to join us. Whether you're looking for full time hours, part time working or term time only working, we'd love to hear from you. We know flexibility matters and we're committed to finding an arrangement that works for you.
This is your opportunity to do more than provide treatment. You'll work directly with children and young people in schools and community settings, delivering preventative, educational and clinical dental care that helps improve oral health, reduce inequalities and create healthier futures. You'll support children to build lifelong healthy habits while helping families access the care they need.
Working alongside school nurses, public health colleagues and a wider multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in shaping a new service from the very beginning. From fluoride varnish applications and oral health assessments to supervised toothbrushing programmes and engaging health promotion activities, no two days will be the same.
If you're passionate about prevention, enjoy working with children and want to see the lasting impact of your work across an entire community, this is a role where your skills will genuinely change lives.
Prevent disease. Build confidence. Give children smiles that last a lifetime.
Main duties of the job
Your clinical skills are important, but it's your passion for prevention that will make the biggest difference.
You're someone who believes every child deserves the opportunity to grow up with a healthy smile. You enjoy working with children and families, building trusted relationships and helping people make positive changes that improve their health for years to come. You act with integrity, value others, find practical solutions and take pride in delivering high quality care that makes a real difference.
For this role, essentially you'll need:
A BSc or Diploma in Dental Therapy (or equivalent).
Current General Dental Council (GDC) registration.
A Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application.
Experience delivering clinical dental therapy services and preventative dental care.
Experience working with children and families.
Knowledge of public health approaches to improving children's oral health.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage children, young people and families.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and delivering high quality, compassionate care.
Experience delivering supervised toothbrushing programmes, working with children who have additional needs or vulnerabilities, delivering fluoride varnish programmes, or qualifications in oral health education or public health would be advantageous but aren't essential.
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school-aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks.
We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time (pro rata)
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual salary review
Help us to make a positive change to the lives of children and young people!
Closing Date:01.10.26 Interview Date: W/C 05.10.26 #LI-BE1 #CompServ
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,351 to £48,108 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Term time hours
Reference number
771-1
Job locations
6 Parnell Road
London
E32RB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Looking for a Dental Therapist role that offers flexibility as well as purpose?
We're building a brand new Oral Health service in Tower Hamlets and are looking for passionate Dental Therapists to join us. Whether you're looking for full time hours, part time working or term time only working, we'd love to hear from you. We know flexibility matters and we're committed to finding an arrangement that works for you.
This is your opportunity to do more than provide treatment. You'll work directly with children and young people in schools and community settings, delivering preventative, educational and clinical dental care that helps improve oral health, reduce inequalities and create healthier futures. You'll support children to build lifelong healthy habits while helping families access the care they need.
Working alongside school nurses, public health colleagues and a wider multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in shaping a new service from the very beginning. From fluoride varnish applications and oral health assessments to supervised toothbrushing programmes and engaging health promotion activities, no two days will be the same.
If you're passionate about prevention, enjoy working with children and want to see the lasting impact of your work across an entire community, this is a role where your skills will genuinely change lives.
Prevent disease. Build confidence. Give children smiles that last a lifetime.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Looking for a Dental Therapist role that offers flexibility as well as purpose?
We're building a brand new Oral Health service in Tower Hamlets and are looking for passionate Dental Therapists to join us. Whether you're looking for full time hours, part time working or term time only working, we'd love to hear from you. We know flexibility matters and we're committed to finding an arrangement that works for you.
This is your opportunity to do more than provide treatment. You'll work directly with children and young people in schools and community settings, delivering preventative, educational and clinical dental care that helps improve oral health, reduce inequalities and create healthier futures. You'll support children to build lifelong healthy habits while helping families access the care they need.
Working alongside school nurses, public health colleagues and a wider multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in shaping a new service from the very beginning. From fluoride varnish applications and oral health assessments to supervised toothbrushing programmes and engaging health promotion activities, no two days will be the same.
If you're passionate about prevention, enjoy working with children and want to see the lasting impact of your work across an entire community, this is a role where your skills will genuinely change lives.
Prevent disease. Build confidence. Give children smiles that last a lifetime.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Dental Therapy or equivalent.
- Current General Dental Council (GDC) registration.
- Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application.
Desirable
- Additional qualification in Oral Health Education or Public Health.
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering clinical dental therapy services.
- Experience delivering health promotion and preventative dental care.
- Experience working with children and families.
- Experience maintaining electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Experience supporting supervised toothbrushing programmes.
- Experience working with children with additional needs or vulnerabilities.
- Experience delivering teaching, training or presentations.
- Experience delivering fluoride varnish programmes for children and young people.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of public health approaches to improving children's oral health.
- Knowledge of General Dental Council Scope of Practice.
- Knowledge of clinical record keeping standards and infection prevention and control.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures for children and young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with children, young people and families.
- Presentation and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
- Excellent team working and relationship building skills.
- Organised, flexible and able to adapt to changing service needs.
- IT literate, including experience using electronic clinical record systems.
- Ability to travel efficiently throughout the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.
- Ability to demonstrate the Compass values of Acting with Integrity, Valuing Each Other, Being Solution Focused and Being Consistent and Reliable.
Desirable
- Understanding of population health and oral health inequalities.
- Knowledge of school health systems and education settings.
- Understanding of population health audit and quality improvement.
- Full UK driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Dental Therapy or equivalent.
- Current General Dental Council (GDC) registration.
- Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application.
Desirable
- Additional qualification in Oral Health Education or Public Health.
Experience
Essential
- Experience delivering clinical dental therapy services.
- Experience delivering health promotion and preventative dental care.
- Experience working with children and families.
- Experience maintaining electronic patient records.
Desirable
- Experience supporting supervised toothbrushing programmes.
- Experience working with children with additional needs or vulnerabilities.
- Experience delivering teaching, training or presentations.
- Experience delivering fluoride varnish programmes for children and young people.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Knowledge of public health approaches to improving children's oral health.
- Knowledge of General Dental Council Scope of Practice.
- Knowledge of clinical record keeping standards and infection prevention and control.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures for children and young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with children, young people and families.
- Presentation and group facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
- Excellent team working and relationship building skills.
- Organised, flexible and able to adapt to changing service needs.
- IT literate, including experience using electronic clinical record systems.
- Ability to travel efficiently throughout the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.
- Ability to demonstrate the Compass values of Acting with Integrity, Valuing Each Other, Being Solution Focused and Being Consistent and Reliable.
Desirable
- Understanding of population health and oral health inequalities.
- Knowledge of school health systems and education settings.
- Understanding of population health audit and quality improvement.
- Full UK driving licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Compass
Address
6 Parnell Road
London
E32RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Compass
Address
6 Parnell Road
London
E32RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.compass-uk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Operations Manager
Alex
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,351 to £48,108 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Term time hours
Reference number
771-1
Job locations
6 Parnell Road
London
E32RB
United Kingdom
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