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Smart Dental Care

Direct Access Dental Therapist Wakefield

Wakefield On-site 2-5 yrs exp Medical Practices 91 employees£37k – £42k / year
Periodontal TherapyRestorative TreatmentDirect AccessPatient AssessmentPreventative Care

Requirements

Must be a GDC-registered Dental Therapist with experience and confidence in working independently under Direct Access. Strong communication skills and a passion for minimally invasive dentistry are required.

Job Description

Experienced Direct Access Dental Therapist

Location: Tovey Little Dental Clinic, Wakefield, WF1 3AZ

Position: Full-time (Hours and days to be discussed, Monday-Saturday)

Practice Type: Mixed Private & NHS with Excellent Private Growth Potential

Grow Your Career with Tovey Little Dental Clinic

Tovey Little Dental Clinic is looking for an experienced, motivated GDC-registered Direct Access Dental Therapist to join our friendly and progressive team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within a modern, supportive practice, treating both NHS and private patients while benefiting from significant opportunities to develop your own private patient base. Visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Deliver high-quality periodontal therapy and restorative treatment for Private and NHS patients.
  • Work under Direct Access, providing comprehensive patient assessments and preventative care.
  • Clearly explain treatment options and support patients in making informed decisions.
  • Refer patients to our experienced in-house clinicians for implants, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and other specialist treatments.
  • Help develop and promote private services including:
    • Airflow hygiene therapy
    • Composite bonding
    • Teeth whitening
    • Preventative and periodontal care
  • Build long-term patient relationships through exceptional clinical care.

Why Join Tovey Little?

  • Full-time position with flexible working days and hours between Monday and Saturday.
  • Excellent private earning potential alongside NHS therapy.
  • Opportunity to grow your own private patient list.
  • Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.
  • Fully supported by our highly experienced Principal Dentists and an established clinical team.
  • Access to in-house referrals across a wide range of dental disciplines.
  • Ongoing marketing support to help promote your services and attract new patients.
  • Modern, well-equipped practice with digital workflows.
  • Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression within Smart Dental Care.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

  • GDC registration as a Dental Therapist.
  • Direct Access experience and confidence working independently.
  • Excellent communication and patient care skills.
  • A passion for preventative and minimally invasive dentistry.
  • An interest in developing private treatments and building long-term patient relationships.
  • Additional cosmetic dentistry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a practice where you can combine NHS therapy with high private earning potential, enjoy flexible working arrangements, and develop your career within a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the team at Tovey Little Dental Clinic, Wakefield

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Periodontal TherapyRestorative TreatmentDirect AccessPatient AssessmentPreventative CareAirflow Hygiene TherapyComposite BondingTeeth WhiteningPatient CommunicationClinical CareCosmetic Dentistry

About Smart Dental Care

Smart Dental Care is the dental company with a difference; we really are a family, and we are constantly on the lookout for talented Dentists, Dental Nurses and Receptionists to join our ever growing family. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We recruit, develop and retain the most talented people regardless of gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. If you share a passion for patient care and delivering the best in general and cosmetic dentistry, you should be working with us here at Smart Dental Care.