Dental Hygienist - Isle of Wight Dental Clinic

Dental Hygienist - Isle of Wight Dental Clinic

Are you a caring and passionate Dental Hygienist looking to join a friendly, patient-focused team? At Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, we are proud to provide exceptional dental care in a modern, well-equipped and welcoming environment where both our patients and team members feel valued and supported.

We are seeking a dedicated Dental Hygienist to play an important role in helping our patients achieve and maintain excellent oral health. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills, build lasting patient relationships and work alongside a supportive team committed to delivering outstanding care.

Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience.

Working Hours

Tuesday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.

We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and are happy to consider both full-time and part-time applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional dental hygiene treatments, including scaling, polishing and plaque and tartar removal.
• Carry out comprehensive oral health assessments and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Take and process digital dental radiographs where appropriate.
• Educate and support patients by providing personalised oral hygiene advice and preventative care guidance.
• Adhere to high standards of cross‑infection control and sterilisation procedures.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are maintained to the highest standards.
• Manage appointments efficiently and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
• Keep up to date with current dental techniques, technologies and professional regulations.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified and registered Dental Hygienist.
• Strong understanding of oral anatomy and preventative dental care.
• Experience in dental radiography.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate, reassure and build rapport with patients.
• A team‑oriented approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary dental team.
• Experience using dental practice management software would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At the Isle of Wight Dental Clinic, we recognise the value of our team and the specialist skills they bring. We offer a competitive hourly rate within a professional, supportive and patient‑centred practice where your contribution is truly valued.

We also believe in delivering care without unnecessary time pressure, allowing appointments to be scheduled for as long as is needed to provide high‑quality, thorough treatment and a comfortable experience for every patient.

If you are an enthusiastic Dental Hygienist committed to providing exceptional patient care and would like to be part of a friendly and welcoming team, we would love to hear from you!