Job Description

Cork Dental Care currently have an opportunity available for a part time Dental Hygienist to join the team. We were established in 2009 with the aim of helping the people of Cork smile by providing a comprehensive range of dental services and unparallelled patient care at affordable prices and flexible times. Our state-of-the-art dental practice in the heart of Cork city is a full service practice and as well as general dentistry, we offer the best in cosmetic dentistry from dental hygiene services to full smile makeovers.

• Start Date: Available Immediately or a later start can be agreed
• Days and Hours: 1 x day per week - Saturdays available
• Spacious 3 surgery practice with state of the art equipment
• Outside parking available to the front of the practice
• Self-employed Dental Hygienist role

We are a leading provider of private-focused dental care across the UK/Ireland. Recently, we have merged with Dentex bringing together two of the UK’s leading providers of private-focused dental care with shared values based on community, integrity and dedication to clinical freedom. Both companies celebrate the individuality of our practices and their teams and our shared focus remains on putting people first; this means exceptional care for our patients, industry-leading support for our practices and access to the best professional opportunities. Together we are one of the largest dental group’s in the UK, operating over 350 UK practices, with more than 4,000 members in our community, providing for more than 1.5 million patients annually across the UK, Ireland and Benelux.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity or to find out about other opportunities at Portman, please apply or Vikki on vikki.pearson@portmandental.co.uk or 07780147110

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
• Valid dental hygienist license in Ireland
• CPR certification
• Proficiency in dental hygiene procedures and oral health assessments
• Strong knowledge of dental and oral health practices
• Experience with electronic health records systems
• Excellent patient education and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on infection control and safety protocols
• Ability to operate and maintain dental equipment
• Understanding of periodontal diseases and treatments
• Commitment to continuing education and staying current with industry advancements
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Flexibility to work part-time hours in Cork, Ireland

Additional Information

Saturday 9am-3pm

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, membership of the Traveller community, race or disability.