Careers at Smart Dental Care

Job Opportunity: Dental Therapist, Direct Access (Part-time: Saturdays Only)

Location: Belfast area (multiple local practices available to match your commute)
Hours: Saturdays only initially, possibly extra days/hours in the future

Are you an experienced, confident, and passionate Dental Therapist looking for a flexible role with real development potential? We are recruiting for the Belfast area and can place you at a practice close to your travel preferences.

This role is also appropriate for dentists aiming to complete the ORE who want UK clinical experience while they prepare.

Key Details (Please Read)

• Role: Dental Therapist: Direct Access
• Working pattern: Part-time: Saturdays only to start (potential to increase hours/days later)
• Minimum experience: Minimum 7 years post-graduation clinical experience required (preferably with experience across NHS and private settings)
• Registration: Current GDC registration as a Dental Therapist
• Direct Access competency: Adequately trained and competent to operate under Direct Access regulations
• Certificate of Sponsorship (COS): Available for the right candidate

Your Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Core Clinical Competencies (Desired/Expected)

Candidates should demonstrate confidence and proficiency in some or all of the following areas:

• 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 are beneficial

Technical & Professional Skills

• Excellent manual dexterity, indirect-vision proficiency, and fine motor control
• Strong infection control and cross-infection prevention practice
• Accurate, compliant, and timely clinical documentation
• Effective time management and treatment prioritisation
• Ethical decision making, safeguarding awareness, and confidentiality compliance

Faculty-Assessment/Benchmarked Skills

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

What We Offer

• Saturdays-only part-time role to start, with scope to grow hours/days and responsibilities.
• Multiple Belfast practices to choose from, we’ll match location to your commute.
• Modern, well-equipped clinics and digital systems.
• Full induction, mentorship, and CPD support.
• A varied caseload of NHS and private patients.
• Career progression opportunities and the chance to specialise.
• Certificate of Sponsorship,  where applicable.

Why Join Us?

We’re a forward-thinking dental organisation focused on clinical excellence, supportive mentorship, and a positive workplace culture. If you value autonomy within a team that invests in development and well-being, this is a great fit. Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV.Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom