Direct Access Dental Therapist — Flexible Hours

Smart Dental Care; Rishton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Private treatments development

Supportive clinical team

Job summary

Smart Dental Care's Ribbleton Dental Centre in Preston is seeking an experienced Direct Access Dental Therapist to join our established 5-surgery practice. You will provide high-quality therapy within GDC scope, develop your patient base and work with an experienced clinical team.

We offer flexible hours (full-time preferred, part-time considered) and a supportive environment with opportunities to expand private services and further your career in a mixed NHS and private setting.

Qualifications

• Current GDC Registration as a Dental Therapist.
• Experience and confidence working under Direct Access.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• An interest in developing private treatments and expanding clinical experience.
• A friendly, professional and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Direct Access patient assessments and appropriate treatments.
• Delivering periodontal therapy, hygiene and preventative dental care.
• Educating patients on oral health and long-term prevention.
• Developing private services within scope of practice (Airflow, whitening, periodontal treatments).
• Working collaboratively with dentists and referring patients when appropriate.
• Building lasting patient relationships through excellent clinical care.

Skills

GDC registered

Direct Access

Patient care

Preventive dentistry

Job description

Smart Dental Care's Ribbleton Dental Centre in Preston is seeking an experienced Direct Access Dental Therapist to join our established 5-surgery practice. You will provide high-quality therapy within GDC scope, develop your patient base and work with an experienced clinical team.

We offer flexible hours (full-time preferred, part-time considered) and a supportive environment with opportunities to expand private services and further your career in a mixed NHS and private setting.