Job Description

About the Practice

We are a modern, private dental practice transitioning towards a

therapist-led care model

. Our aim is to deliver high-quality preventive and routine clinical care through our dental therapists, while enabling our dentists to focus on more comprehensive and complex treatments.

We are looking for an

experienced, confident Dental Therapist

who enjoys autonomy, teamwork, and delivering excellent patient care in a private setting.

The Role

You will play a key role in the clinical team, managing your own patient list and providing a wide scope of care under a collaborative model with our dentists.

This is an ideal opportunity for a therapist who wants:

Clinical autonomy A stable, supportive private practice environment To be part of a progressive, forward-thinking care model

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out

examinations within scope

and contributing to

treatment planning

Providing

hygiene and periodontal care

Delivering

simple restorative treatments

(e.g. composites, primary restorations) Preventive dentistry and patient education Managing recall and ongoing care patients Working closely with dentists to: Escalate complex findings Refer advanced treatment appropriately Maintaining accurate, high-quality clinical records Contributing to a positive patient experience and practice culture

What We're Looking For

Essential

GDC-registered Dental Therapist Proven experience working in a

private or mixed practice

Confident delivering exams, hygiene, and routine restorative care Strong communication and patient-management skills Comfortable working with a degree of autonomy

Desirable

Experience working in a therapist-led or shared-care model Experience with private fee-per-item dentistry Interest in long-term patient relationships and prevention-focused care

What We Offer

3 days per week

(with scope to increase in future if desired) A modern, well-equipped private practice Supportive clinical environment with clear referral pathways Opportunity to be central to the practice's future clinical model Competitive remuneration (dependent on experience) Stable diary and strong patient demand

Why Join Us

Be part of a practice

actively evolving

, not standing still Work in a model that values the therapist's role and skill set Focus on quality dentistry without rushed NHS constraints Collaborate with dentists who respect and trust your clinical input

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short covering note to:

Michelle Smith (Practice Manager) / buxtondental3@gmail.com

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 300.00 per day

Work Location: In person