Dental Therapist
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L3 5PS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9287-26-0031 |
Summary
Restorative Dentistry duties will include provision of periodontal therapies and direct restorations within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for patients with Cleft Lip and Palate. There may also be a need on occasion to provide treatment for patients with developmental defects of the enamel and dentine, and oral cancer. Ensuring patients meet the oral health standards for ongoing treatment in relation to the patients prescription or treatment plan. Discuss and inform patients of the indications for on-going treatment, including risks, benefits of treatment and possible additional procedures required, in addition to the level of cooperation required by the patient. Assess, plan and implement specialist care treatment plans in consultation with the Consultant & Specialist team. Work as requested or prescribed within GDC guidelines. Identify patients individual needs and beliefs when formulating a management plan ensuring holistic approach to care in collaboration with the Consultant, Specialist team, patients and their families as appropriate. Assist with telephone queries and messages from emergency patients andpractitioners in concert with nursing and ancillary staff. Provide treatment to patients with a wide range of additional needs including barriers to understanding, medical compromise and physical disabilities. Build upon skills to ensure that precision and accuracy in carrying out treatment is maintained. Assess each patients health education needs individually providing advice and information on dental procedures as appropriate. Promote health education and health promotion. Utilise risk assessment skills to identify when there may be potential for damage to oral health and soft tissues of the oral cavity. Act effectively in an emergency situation to ensure safety of patients Please refer to JDPS for full list of duties.