Direct Access Dental Therapist Preston, Lancashire

Smart Dental Care; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house referrals across dental discв

Marketing support for private services

Modern, well-equipped practice

Job summary

Longridge Dental Centre in Preston is seeking an experienced and motivated GDC-registered Direct Access Dental Therapist to join our friendly team on a full-time basis.

Treat NHS and private patients, build your own private patient base, and work in a modern, supportive practice with in-house referrals and marketing support.

You'll develop preventative care, provide periodontal therapy and restorative treatment under Direct Access, and collaborate with the wider clinical team.

Qualifications

• GDC registration as a Dental Therapist is required.
• Direct Access experience and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Interest in building private treatments and patient relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide periodontal therapy and restorative treatment for NHS and private patients.
• Conduct patient assessments and provide preventative care under Direct Access.
• Build long-term relationships with patients with excellent clinical care.
• Explain treatment options clearly and support informed decisions.
• Collaborate with wider clinical team for implants, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and other treatments.
• Develop private services and grow own patient base.

Skills

Direct Access experience

Excellent patient communication

Preventative dentistry

Education

GDC registration as a Dental Therapist

Job description

Experienced Direct Access Dental Therapist

Location: Longridge Dental Centre, Preston
Position: Full-Time\\Days & Hours to be Discussed
Practice Type: Mixed NHS & Private\\Excellent Private Growth Potential

Grow Your Career with Longridge Dental Centre

Longridge Dental Centre is looking for an experienced and motivated GDC-registered Direct Access Dental Therapist to join our friendly and progressive team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist looking to develop their career within a modern, supportive practice, treating both NHS and private patients while having the opportunity to build and develop their own private patient base.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing high-quality periodontal therapy and restorative treatment for NHS and private patients.
• Working under Direct Access, carrying out patient assessments and providing preventative care.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with patients through excellent clinical care.
• Clearly explaining treatment options and supporting patients in making informed decisions.
• Working closely with the wider clinical team and referring patients where appropriate for implants, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and other treatments.
• Developing private services and supporting the growth of your own patient base.

Why Join Longridge Dental Centre?

• Full-time opportunity with flexible days and hours to be discussed.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your private patient base and earning potential.
• Established and supportive clinical team.
• Access to in-house referrals across a range of dental disciplines.
• Marketing support to help promote private services and attract new patients.
• Modern, well-equipped practice.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Support from the wider Smart Dental Care team.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• GDC registration as a Dental Therapist.
• Previous Direct Access experience and confidence working independently.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• A passion for preventative and minimally invasive dentistry.
• An interest in developing private treatments and building long-term patient relationships.
• Additional experience in cosmetic dentistry would be advantageous but is not essential.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced Dental Therapist looking for a practice where you can combine NHS and private dentistry, develop your own patient base and work within a supportive and progressive team, we'd love to hear from you.