NHS Associate Dentist

Overview

In this role you will provide high-quality NHS and private dental care to an established patient list, including up to 5,000 UDAs. You’ll work within a family-owned, dentist-led group that supports clinical freedom and collaboration with an experienced team. You’ll diagnose, plan, and treat while explaining options and risks to patients, maintaining records and adhering to governance. The practice is fully digital with in-house lab support, offering a stable platform to develop your private interests. A meaningful impact comes from delivering continuous, patient-centered care within a supportive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• visa sponsorship available
• flexible working days (Mon–Fri)
• full-time and part-time options
• fully digital practice
• in-house laboratory
• supportive multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• provide NHS and private dental care to an established patient list
• examine patients and diagnose conditions
• develop personalised treatment plans and deliver preventive/restorative care
• explain treatment options, risks, and costs to patients
• maintain accurate clinical records and complete NHS claims
• manage an agreed UDA allocation
• arrange referrals when specialist input is required
• work with nurses, reception, and management to ensure a welcoming patient experience
• comply with safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality, and governance requirements
• maintain GDC registration and ongoing professional development
• benefit from in-house laboratory and digital practice support

Key requirements

• recognised dental qualification
• full GDC registration
• inclusion on NHS Dental Performers List for England
• appropriate professional indemnity
• current UK professional registration
• experience in NHS dentistry and private treatment desirable
• familiarity with digital dental software
• commitment to continuing professional development

• caring
• strong communication with patients
• team collaboration
• NHS dentistry experience
• private treatment delivery
• UDA management

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