Oral Health Therapist

Join CGH as an Oral Health Therapist Enjoy flexible EFT while gaining diverse clinical experience in a supportive, community-focused team. About Central Gippsland Health Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps. CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and sub-acute services including rehabilitation. CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University\'s School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students. About the Department Our Dental Department is based within the grounds of Central Gippsland Health, Sale. Our clinic runs five chairs daily, with a dynamic and diverse team including Dental Therapists, Oral Health Therapists, Dentists and Prosthodontists. About the Role This position is part of a team of dental practitioners operating five full-time public dental chairs and is based at the Dental Clinic in Sale. The position holder works with other members of the Dental Team to meet department objectives and maintain customer service standards. The role contributes to continuous quality improvement and collaborates with broader health service teams, general practitioners, clients and patients. Effective liaison with external agencies and service providers is also warranted. The role supports other dental practitioners, dental staff and appropriate student placements. There is capacity to participate in service developments and improvements. This position provides appropriate general dental services to patients eligible for Victorian public dental services, with a focus on those living in Wellington Shire. Duties Clinical Perform examination, diagnostic investigations, treatment planning and treatment of patients in routine clinical situations. Provide advice to other dental practitioners with less experience and accept referrals. Apply a sound understanding of and work within Oral Health Therapist scope of practice. Productivity Achieve productivity benchmarks as set by CGHS in accordance with dental program funding guidelines. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Bachelor of Oral Health / Bachelor of Oral Health Science or other equivalent Australian Qualification. Registration with the Australian Dental Board. Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay. Employee Assistance Program. Staff Car Park. Culture of continuous improvement. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check. At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. #J-18808-Ljbffr