Location: Belfast area (multiple local practices available to suit your commute)
Hours: Full-time or part-time available (flexible working patterns, including Saturdays)
Are you an experienced, confident, and passionate Dental Therapist/Hygienist looking for a flexible role with genuine development potential? We are recruiting across the Belfast area and can place you in a practice aligned with your travel preferences and availability.
This opportunity is also well-suited to Dental Therapists currently working in England who are considering relocation to Northern Ireland. With multiple practices across the Belfast area, we can support a smooth transition by matching you to a suitable location and working pattern.
This role is additionally appropriate for dentists preparing for the ORE who wish to gain valuable UK clinical experience while completing their exams.
Role: Dental Therapist, Direct Access
Working pattern:
Minimum experience:
Registration:
Direct Access competency:
Certificate of Sponsorship (COS):
Deliver high-quality dental hygiene and direct access therapy services to NHS and private patients
Provide patient-centred preventive care, education, and treatment planning
Work collaboratively with qualified dentists, dental nurses, treatment coordinators, and practice managers
Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to infection prevention and cross-infection protocols
Work autonomously under Direct Access, with clinical support and mentorship available
Candidates should demonstrate confidence and proficiency in some or all of the following:
Periodontics: Scaling, RSD, periodontal charting and maintenance
Restorative support: Composite work, crown support polishing, minimally invasive approaches
Preventive care: Fluoride applications, fissure sealants, risk-based patient education
Paediatric dentistry: Behaviour management, preventive programmes
Radiography: Imaging and interpretation within scope
Digital dentistry: Intraoral scanning, digital charting, CAD/CAM familiarity (desirable)
Orthodontic support: Impressions, fixed/removable appliance support
Aesthetic work: Shade matching, whitening protocols, cosmetic polishing
Endodontic / Prosthodontic support: Assisting and adjustments as required
Oral surgery support: Simple extraction support and suturing experience is beneficial
Excellent manual dexterity and indirect-vision proficiency
Strong infection control and cross-infection prevention practices
Accurate, compliant, and timely clinical documentation
Effective time management and treatment prioritisation
Ethical decision-making, safeguarding awareness, and confidentiality compliance
You should be able to demonstrate competency in:
Clinical judgement and reasoning
Technical precision and finishing quality
Patient communication, informed consent, and education
Outcome evaluation, professional reflection, and audit compliance
Record standardisation and procedural governance
Full-time or part-time flexibility with scope for growth
Multiple Belfast-area practices available, matched to your commute or relocation plans
Modern, well-equipped clinics with digital systems
Full induction, mentorship, and CPD support
Mixed NHS and private caseload
Career progression and specialisation opportunities
Certificate of Sponsorship available (where applicable)
We are a forward-thinking dental organisation focused on clinical excellence, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture. If you value autonomy within a supportive team that invests in your development and well-being, this role offers an excellent next step, whether you are locally based or relocating from England.
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