Dental Therapist Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Wallasey)

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Dental Therapist (Direct Access). We are seeking a highly skilled clinician to join our modern Merseyside practice, working alongside a friendly and well-established team of dentists, dental nurses, treatment coordinators, and practice managers who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care in both NHS and private settings.

Job Responsibility

Deliver exceptional care: Provide high-quality dental hygiene and direct access dental therapy services to NHS and private patients
Work autonomously: Practise confidently under Direct Access regulations with clinical support available
Collaborate effectively: Work closely with dentists and the wider team to achieve excellent clinical outcomes
Enhance patient journeys: Deliver patient-centred preventive care, education, and treatment planning
Maintain standards: Ensure accurate clinical records and full compliance with infection prevention and governance protocols

Requirements

GDC Registration: Current and valid registration as a Dental Therapist
Direct Access competency: Fully trained and competent to work under Direct Access
Experience: Minimum 7 years post-graduation clinical experience (NHS and private experience preferred)
Professional approach: Strong ethical standards, safeguarding awareness, and confidentiality compliance
Team mindset: A proactive, collaborative approach within a multi-disciplinary practice
Core Clinical Competencies: Periodontics: Scaling, RSD, periodontal charting and maintenance
Restorative dentistry: Composite work, minimally invasive approaches, crown support polishing
Preventive care: Fluoride applications, fissure sealants, risk-based patient education
Paediatric dentistry: Behaviour management and preventive programmes
Radiography: Imaging and interpretation within scope
Digital dentistry: Intraoral scanning, digital charting, CAD/CAM familiarity
Orthodontic support: Impressions and fixed/removable appliance support
Aesthetic dentistry: Shade matching, whitening protocols, cosmetic polishing
Endodontic & prosthodontic support: Adjustments and assistance as required
Oral surgery support: Simple extraction support and suturing experience is beneficial
Technical & Professional Skills: Excellent manual dexterity and indirect-vision proficiency
Strong infection prevention and cross-infection control practices
Accurate, compliant, and timely clinical documentation
Effective time management and treatment prioritisation
Sound clinical judgement and decision-making
Faculty-Assessed / Benchmarked Skills: Clinical reasoning and judgement
Technical precision and finishing quality
Patient communication, informed consent, and education
Outcome evaluation, reflection, and audit compliance
Record standardisation and procedural governance

What we offer

Supportive onboarding: Full induction and integration support
Modern facilities: Fully digital, well-equipped practice
Varied caseload: NHS and private patients across all age groups
Career progression: CPD support within a progressive organisation
Visa support: Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) available for eligible overseas applicants

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