Dental Therapist – Part Time (Durham Practice)
Pay: £30,000‑£40,000 per yearSelf‑Employed | Fully Private | No Hygiene in Diary
Job Description
Join our team as a Part‑Time Dental Therapist at a high‑end private practice in Durham. This role is designed for a motivated clinician who wants to feel valued, supported, and able to work to their full scope without the pressure and burnout often found elsewhere.
We offer a therapy‑only diary, no hygiene, and a stable patient list transferred to you—providing monthly income in addition to fee‑per‑item earnings.
Split: 20‑30% depending on experience Split increases as you progress through in‑house training and expand your range of treatments.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We are a high‑end private clinic, and that is reflected in the day rate and earning potential based on your clinical portfolio.
Your starting split is determined by your skill level in delivering general dentistry. This will be developed and refined through our structured in‑house training, which directly increases your hourly rate as you grow.
Our treatments range from 30‑minute buccal composites to 100‑minute quadrant dentistry, ideally completed under rubber dam. All work carries a 2‑year guarantee.
Key Benefits
- Self‑employed position
- Split of fee‑per‑item plus a stable patient list
- Fully private, high‑end environment
- Direct Access – work to your full scope providing dental health checks and treatments
- No hygiene (dedicated hygiene team in place)
- Amalgam‑free practice
- Left‑handed surgery available
- Mentorship from award‑winning principal dentist trained in StyleItaliano workflow
- Free in‑house training: rubber dam isolation, single‑to‑quadrant dentistry, scanner and DSLR training
- Motivated patients and a supportive team culture
- High‑standard materials and instruments
- All equipment regularly serviced; CQC recently passed
- Principal willing to invest in evidence‑based upgrades for optimal patient care
Requirements
- Part‑time: 1 full day to start, with potential to increase
- Working hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (1.5‑hour break)
- Diploma in Dental Therapy with minimum 3 years' experience
- Private practice experience preferred
- Clinical portfolio showcasing general dentistry cases
- Willingness to adapt to our workflow and work closely with the principal dentist
- Excellent communication skills
- Ambitious, positive, and a strong team player
Interview Process
If shortlisted, a hands‑on skill test will be required as part of the interview.
Dental Therapist in North East employer: The PSS Group
The PSS Group in Workington is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for Associate Dentists. With modern facilities and a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from collaborative teamwork and access to advanced patient resources, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in dentistry.
