Direct Access Dental Therapist — Flexible Hours

Smart Dental Care; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certificate of Sponsorship available

Job summary

Smart Dental Care in the Belfast area is seeking a Dental Therapist (Direct Access) to deliver high-quality dental hygiene and direct access services within NHS and private patient caseloads. Flexible full-time or part-time roles across multiple Belfast practices with mentorship and CPD support, including COS where applicable.

You should have 7 years post-graduate clinical experience, NHS/private dentistry exposure, and be GDC-registered as a Dental Therapist.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years post-graduation clinical experience.
• Experience across NHS and private dentistry preferred.
• Current GDC registration as a Dental Therapist.
• Direct Access competency and ability to practise under Direct Access regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dental hygiene and direct access therapy services to NHS and private patients.
• Provide patient-centred preventive care, education, and treatment planning.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, dental nurses, treatment coordinators, and practice managers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to infection prevention and cross-infection protocols.
• Work autonomously under Direct Access, with clinical support and mentorship available.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Direct Access competency

NHS experience

Infection control

Digital dentistry

Education

GDC registration

Job description

Smart Dental Care in the Belfast area is seeking a Dental Therapist (Direct Access) to deliver high-quality dental hygiene and direct access services within NHS and private patient caseloads. Flexible full-time or part-time roles across multiple Belfast practices with mentorship and CPD support, including COS where applicable.

You should have 7 years post-graduate clinical experience, NHS/private dentistry exposure, and be GDC-registered as a Dental Therapist.