Your Role
As a valued member of our clinical team, you will:
* Deliver Exceptional Care: Provide top-quality dental hygiene and direct access dental therapy services to NHS and private patients.
* Collaborate: Work closely with experienced dental professionals to ensure excellent treatment outcomes.
* 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:
* GDC Registration: Fully valid and up-to-date registration as a Dental Therapist .
* Direct Access Qualification: Adequate training and competency to work under Direct Access.
* Minimum Experience: At least 7 years post-graduation clinical experience, preferably across NHS and private environments.
* Patient-Centred Care: A passion for oral health, patient education, and preventative dentistry.
* 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:
* Periodontics (scaling, RSD, periodontal charting and maintenance)
* Restorative Dentistry (composites, minimally invasive approaches, crown support polishing)
* Preventive Dentistry (fluoride applications, fissure sealants, risk-based patient education)
* Endodontic Supporting Skills
* Prosthodontic Adjustment and Maintenance
* Paediatric Dentistry
* Aesthetic Dentistry (shade matching, whitening protocols, cosmetic polishing)
* Dental Radiography
* Digital Dentistry (intraoral scanning, digital charting, CAD/CAM familiarity)
* Orthodontic Support Skills (impressions, fixed/removable appliance support)
* Oral Surgery Support (simple extraction support, suturing experience beneficial)
Technical & Professional Skills
* Excellent manual dexterity, fine motor control, and indirect-vision proficiency
* Strong infection prevention and cross-infection control practice
* Accurate and compliant clinical documentation
* Effective time management and treatment prioritisation
* Ethical decision-making, safeguarding knowledge, and confidentiality compliance
Faculty-Assessment Benchmarked Skills
Candidates should be able to demonstrate competency in:
* Clinical judgement and reasoning
* Technical precision and finishing quality
* Patient communication and consent
* Outcome evaluation and professional reflection
* Record standardisation and procedural audit compliance
What We Offer
We are committed to helping you thrive professionally:
* Supportive Environment: Full induction and integration support.
* Varied Caseload: NHS and private patients across all age groups.
* Career Progression: CPD opportunities within a progressive and innovative organisation.
* Modern Facilities: A well-equipped, modern practice designed for staff and patient comfort.
* 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.