Job overview

FOUNDATION DENTAL THERAPIST TRAINEE

Norfolk and Waveney

1 Year Fixed Term, Full Time

Location:    Siskin Dental Centre, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Contract:    12-month Fixed Term | Part Time (21 hours/week)
Salary:        £38,682 – £46,850 per annum full time equivalent                                      £21,661.92 - £26,236 per annum actual

Band:          AfC Band 6

Start Date:  1st September 2025

Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship

Main duties of the job

🌟 Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

 Are you a newly qualified or recently qualified Dental Therapist, ready to take the next step in your career? Are you looking to enhance or reinforce your skills, or to work within your full scope of practice? Join Community Dental Services CIC (CDS) - an award-winning, employee-owned social enterprise delivering high-quality, patient-centred dental care across East and Central England.

This role is part of the NHS England Workforce, Training and Education Foundation Programme, designed to support your transition from university to clinical practice in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Please note we are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Working for our organisation

🏥 About the Role

 As a Foundation Dental Therapist Trainee, you will:

Work 2 clinical days per week in practice and attend 1 study day (typically Fridays)

• Be supported by an Educational Supervisor who will guide your clinical development through tutorials, directly observed procedures, and mentorship
• Participate in regular study days covering topics such as composite techniques, oral surgery, communication skills, and orthodontics
• Gain exposure to sedation and general anaesthetic services
• Build confidence and competence in a non-UDA, patient-focused setting

At the end of the programme, you’ll receive a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion, CPD hours, and a strong foundation for your dental career.