Direct Access Dental Therapist – Wallasey
Secure a rewarding position at Smart Dental Care. This role offers a competitive base pay range and an opportunity to join a friendly, qualified team of dentists, nurses, treatment coordinators and managers dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Base Pay Range
Details are provided by Smart Dental Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – speak with your recruiter to learn more.
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 seek 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 settings.
* Patient‑Centred Care – a passion for oral health, patient education, and preventive dentistry.
* Team Mindset – a proactive, collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary practice.
Core Clinical Competencies
* 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 (intra‑oral 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 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
* 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
* 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 available).
Why Wallasey?
Wallasey Studios offer 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? Apply today and join a practice invested in your expertise, growth and future.
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