Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist

Oral Health Therapist / Dental Therapist Oral Health Service – Oamaru Salary $79,014 - $110,290 pro rata + Kiwisaver Permanent, Fulltime 1.0 FTE (40 hrs per week) based in Oamaru. We offer a supportive and welcoming team environment with opportunity to continuously learn and develop. About the role You will be responsible for maintaining the oral health of children in our region, educating children and their families on oral health and the prevention of dental disease. You will recognise, diagnose and treat oral abnormalities and disease within your scope of practice. You will work alongside a Dental Assistant as part of a supportive and friendly team who is committed to delivering quality health services for our tamariki. About you We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player, keen to grow their knowledge and skills with a proactive approach towards learning. Excellent communication, natural empathy for children and great interpersonal skills are essential. You will need to have the flexibility to be able to cover occasional rostered afternoon shifts. You will also need to be able to work in other clinics throughout the region; on occasion, this may see you staying away overnight. We welcome new graduate applicants. Our ideal candidate will have: Current Registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand as an Oral Health Therapist/Dental Therapist 2 or more years work experience as an Oral Health Therapist A current APC or the ability to apply for one A full clean NZ Driver's Licence Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr