Dental Hygienist – Full Time – Falkland Islands Full Time

The FIG Health & Social Services Department are looking for a Dental Hygienist to join our existing team which provides a comprehensive dental and oral health service, including emergency care, based in the King Edward Memorial Hospital in the Islands’ capital, Stanley.  The service currently has facilities for three surgeries plus a small technical area with plans underway to expand the department to four surgeries.  The service follows UK practices and standards of care, modified to meet local needs and circumstances. 

The Role

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Dental Hygienist to provide excellent dental hygiene treatments to maintain and promote the oral health of the population in conjunction with the comprehensive dental service in the Falkland Islands.

The role involves, but is not limited to, carrying out periodontal dental cleanings, examinations, carrying out various prevention and awareness-raising activities and assisting with planning and implementing Dental Health Education programs for the community in liaison with the hospital and schools.

You will also be expected to participate in the development and maintenance of the Oral Health Strategy and assist the Senior Dental Officer in the planning and implementation of improvements to the Dental Department which includes the development of the new Orthodontic Service in the Falkland Islands.

The Person

• Holds a Degree in a relevant subject such as oral health science, or dental therapy and dental hygiene with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in a similar role, ideally in a UK practice providing NHS care provision
• Registered with the UK General Dental Council or recognised international equivalent which must be maintained for the duration of the appointment
• Knowledge of professional dental hygiene instruments and methods
• Able to demonstrate the communication skills necessary to explain treatments to patients in a calm and reassuring manner
• Has the ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a team in a busy general practice

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years’
• Salary £31,577 – £46,599 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
• 30 Days Annual Leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave)
• Favourable income tax rates
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

N.B. No logistical or financial support for travel or accommodation accompanies this post at this time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download the job description and further information from our online vacancy page.

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ and completing the form.  Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to [email protected] before the closing date.

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Applications close 31 March 2020 at 1930 GMT.