Opportunity for Oral Health Therapist - Part-time (3 days per fortnight)Working at GEO Healthcare location at Middleton and Loddon Prison Castlemaine.Attractive Base Salaries, Loadings and Allowances. Generous Leave and Professional Development Benefits.About the roleThe Oral Health Therapist will work to their full scope of practice and in accordance with GEO Healthcare policy and procedures and legislative and contractual requirements.The oral health therapist encourages positive attitudes towards oral health amongst the patient population and aims to ensure that the oral health team maintains the standard of patient care at the highest level.An opportunity exists for a part-time Oral Hygiene Therapist working at our Middleton and Loddon Prison site in Castlemaine, Victoria.Skills and Experience:The ideal candidates will have:Dental qualification eligible for registration as an Oral Health Therapist with AHPRA.Demonstrated experience in dental therapy and dental hygiene.Dental qualification includes scope of practice for Adult Dental Therapy (Extended scope of Practice). It can be either undergraduate or postgraduate coursework.Ionizing Radiation Apparatus Use License in Victoria for Intra-Oral Radiography (Licence to provide dental panoramic radiography is desirable).Well-developed assessment skills, including proven communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work to the full scope of clinical practice and meet the service targets set.Skills in oral health promotion.An understanding of public oral health principles.Works collaboratively as a member of the dental team.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various people, including staff, patients, carers, and other service providers.Other Requirements of the role:Valid Australian driver’s licence and the ability to travel between locations.Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with healthcare delivery.Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.About GEO HealthcareGEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd – a company providing correctional and healthcare services in Australia for over 30 years.We are looking for qualified people to join our company who share the company values of Understanding, Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, and Excellence.Working at GEO Healthcare, you will benefit from:An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment.Career opportunities, professional development, and progression.Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program.Many other employee (and family) benefits.Fitness Passport.How to Apply:To apply, you must complete the short questionnaire below and attach a cover letter and current resume.To obtain further information about the application and recruitment process, please contact Dr Shabaz Hussain via email.Make a real difference – Apply Now!People with diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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