Job Opportunity: Dental Therapist, Direct Access - For our Wallasey Studios CH44 5TL, Merseyside Practice
Please take a look around our fantastic dental practice:
Are you an experienced, confident, and passionate Dental Therapist ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a highly skilled clinician to join our Merseyside practice, working alongside a friendly and qualified team of dentists, dental nurses, treatment coordinators, and practice managers who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Your Role
As a valued member of our clinical team, you will:
1. Deliver Exceptional Care: Provide top-quality dental hygiene and direct access dental therapy services to NHS and private patients.
2. Collaborate: Work closely with experienced dental professionals to ensure excellent treatment outcomes.
3. Engage and Support: Help create positive patient journeys and contribute to a supportive, high-performing clinical environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are searching for a clinician who demonstrates:
4. GDC Registration: Fully valid and up-to-date registration as a Dental Therapist.
5. Direct Access Qualification: Adequate training and competency to work under Direct Access.
6. Minimum Experience: At least 7 years post-graduation clinical experience, preferably across NHS and private environments.
7. Patient-Centred Care: A passion for oral health, patient education, and preventative dentistry.
8. Team Mindset: A proactive, collaborative approach to working within a multi-disciplinary practice.
Core Clinical Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate confidence and proficiency in some or all of the following clinical areas:
9. Periodontics (scaling, RSD, periodontal charting and maintenance)
10. Restorative Dentistry (composites, minimally invasive approaches, crown support polishing)
11. Preventive Dentistry (fluoride applications, fissure sealants, risk-based patient education)
12. Endodontic Supporting Skills
13. Prosthodontic Adjustment and Maintenance
14. Paediatric Dentistry
15. Aesthetic Dentistry (shade matching, whitening protocols, cosmetic polishing)
16. Dental Radiography
17. Digital Dentistry (intraoral scanning, digital charting, CAD/CAM familiarity)
18. Orthodontic Support Skills (impressions, fixed/removable appliance support)
19. Oral Surgery Support (simple extraction support, suturing experience beneficial)
Technical & Professional Skills
20. Excellent manual dexterity, fine motor control, and indirect-vision proficiency
21. Strong infection prevention and cross-infection control practice
22. Accurate and compliant clinical documentation
23. Effective time management and treatment prioritisation
24. Ethical decision-making, safeguarding knowledge, and confidentiality compliance
Faculty-Assessment Benchmarked Skills
Candidates should be able to demonstrate competency in:
25. Clinical judgement and reasoning
26. Technical precision and finishing quality
27. Patient communication and consent
28. Outcome evaluation and professional reflection
29. Record standardisation and procedural audit compliance
What We Offer
We are committed to helping you thrive professionally:
30. Supportive Environment: Full induction and integration support.
31. Varied Caseload: NHS and private patients across all age groups.
32. Career Progression: CPD opportunities within a progressive and innovative organisation.
33. Modern Facilities: A well-equipped, modern practice designed for staff and patient comfort.
34. Relocation Support: Sponsorship support for overseas applicants (COS is available).
Why Merseyside?
Wallasey Studios CH44 5TL offers coastal community living with easy transport access to Liverpool’s cultural, educational, and entertainment scene, plus the natural beauty of the Wirral Peninsula.
Ready to Progress in Your Dental Career? Press ‘Apply’ today and join a practice invested in your expertise, growth, and future