Dental Therapist

Diamond Smiles Dental Centre; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a friendly dental practice in Barnoldswick as a part-time dental therapist. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality dental therapy treatments, including teeth whitening, while being supported by a well-established team. Enjoy competitive pay, core CPD, and employee recognition programs in a welcoming environment. If you have a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Core CPD organized by the practice

Employee of the month rewards

Social events including summer and Christmas parties

Qualifications

• Experience in dental therapy and patient care is preferred.
• GDC registration is required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality dental therapy treatments for patients.
• Obtain and evaluate detailed dental and medical histories.
• Plan and deliver patient care effectively.

Skills

Dental therapy

Patient care

Clinical examination

Periodontal examination

Radiograph interpretation

Education

GDC registration

Dental therapy experience

Job description

Our Friendly Dental Practice in Barnoldswick is easily accessible. The bus station is located a 2-minute walk away for the practice. There is limited time parking available outside the practice, however there are 2 free carparks close by where you can park all day for free.

The practice offers 3 surgeries, and there are currently 3 clinicians working at practice on different days, offering a range of treatments including airflow/whitening.

The patients of the practice are longstanding regular visitors attending hygiene/therapy appointments .

Employed or self-employed: Self Employed

Saturday 9am until 12.30pm - 1 day through the week negotiable .

Key responsibilities & duties:
Carry out a high quality dental therapy treatment direct to patients or under the prescription of a dentist in line with current legislation and regulations
Obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history
Carry out a clinical examination within your competence
Complete periodontal examination and charting and use the indices to screen and monitor periodontal disease
Diagnose a treatment plan within your competence
Prescribe radiographs
Take, process and interpret various film views used in general dental practice
Plan the delivery of care for patients
Keep full, accurate and contemporaneous patient records
Give appropriate patient advice
Provide preventative oral care
Provide teeth whitening to the prescription of a dentist

Company Benefits:
Competitive salary
Core CPD organised by the practice
Support of a well-established friendly team
Employee of the month rewards
Social events including summer and Christmas parties

IND004

Job Type: Part-time

Application question(s):
Are you currently living in the UK and can reliably commute to Barnoldswick for this job?

Experience:
Dental therapist: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
GDC registration (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person