Associate Dentist

Lancashire, North West, England
Competitive
Expiry date:24 Dec 2026
Start date:25 Sep 2026
🦷 Associate Dentist – Blackpool | 40–45% Private
Fully Private | Permanent | 2–5 Days | Established Patient Base | Dentally

Build Your Private Career Your WayAn established fully private dental practice in Blackpool is looking for an Associate Dentist to join its experienced clinical team.

This is a flexible opportunity, with 2–5 days per week available and a negotiable 40–45% private split, depending on experience.

Whether you're looking for a couple of days alongside an existing position or you're looking to commit to a larger private diary, the practice is open to discussing a working pattern that suits you.

Importantly, you'll be joining an established practice with an existing patient base, giving you the opportunity to develop your own following, build lasting relationships and grow your private diary over time.

📍 Position Details
  • Location: Blackpool
  • Role: Associate Dentist
  • Practice: 100% Private
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Days: 2–5 days per week
  • Private Split: 40–45% negotiable DOE
  • Software: Dentally
  • Patient Base: Established
  • Dentistry: General / Invisalign / Implants / Endodontics

📅 Flexible Working Options

The practice can accommodate different levels of commitment, depending on your availability.

You could work:
  • 2 days per week
  • 3–4 days per week
  • 5 days per week
Your preferred days can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

🕒 Opening Hours

The practice currently operates:
  • Monday: 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00–19:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00–17:00
  • Friday: 09:00–17:00
  • Saturday: 09:00–15:00 – 1 in 3 rota
Your actual working pattern will be agreed according to the number of days you take on and your availability.

👥 An Established Patient Base

One of the key benefits of this opportunity is the existing private patient base.

Rather than having to build a diary entirely from the ground up, you'll have an established platform from which to develop your own patient following.

Over time, there's scope to:
  • ✨ Build your own private patient base
  • 🤝 Establish long-term patient relationships
  • 📈 Grow your private diary
  • 🦷 Develop your clinical interests
  • 💼 Expand the treatments you offer
  • 💷 Develop your private income over time
The practice is looking for someone who wants to become a long-term member of the team and establish themselves within the practice.

🏥 A Fully Private Clinical Environment

You'll be working within a 100% private practice alongside an experienced clinical and support team.

The environment provides clinicians with the autonomy to deliver comprehensive private dentistry while working collaboratively with the wider team.

You'll have access to:
  • ✨ Fully private patient base
  • 🦷 Modern surgeries
  • 💻 Dentally digital workflow
  • 🤝 Experienced clinical and support team
  • 🩺 Comprehensive private dentistry
  • 😊 Patient-focused approach
  • 🤝 Collaborative working environment
  • 📈 Opportunities for continued clinical development

🦷 Broad Range of Dentistry

The practice provides a varied private treatment offering, with opportunities to work across:

General Dentistry | Invisalign | Dental Implants | Endodontics

Existing experience in these areas would be beneficial, while the practice is also open to clinicians who want to develop their skills and broaden their treatment offering.

If you have particular clinical interests, there is scope to utilise and develop them within the role.

🩺 Your Role

You'll have the clinical autonomy to manage your patients and provide comprehensive private care throughout their treatment journey.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Providing high-quality private dental treatment
  • Conducting consultations and treatment planning
  • Developing your own patient base
  • Discussing suitable treatment options with patients
  • Delivering excellent clinical care
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records
  • Building strong, long-term patient relationships
  • Working alongside the nursing and wider clinical team
  • Supporting patients throughout their treatment journey
  • Developing your clinical interests and treatment offering
The emphasis is on finding a Dentist who wants to establish themselves within the practice rather than someone seeking a short-term position.

👤 Who Are They Looking For?

The practice is seeking a confident, personable and patient-focused Dentist who is comfortable providing general private dentistry and is keen to continue developing professionally.

Essential:
  • ✔️ GDC-registered Dentist
  • ✔️ Confident providing general dental care
  • ✔️ Strong communication skills
  • ✔️ Excellent patient-management skills
  • ✔️ Professional and ethical approach
  • ✔️ Patient-focused attitude
  • ✔️ Commitment to high clinical standards
Additional experience would be advantageous in:
  • Private dentistry
  • Invisalign / Invisalign accreditation
  • Dental implants
  • Endodontics / advanced root canal treatment
  • Additional postgraduate qualifications
  • Existing private patient following
You don't need to tick every box. The practice is particularly interested in ambitious and personable clinicians who are looking to establish and develop a long-term private career.

⭐ What’s Available?
  • 💷 40–45% private split
  • 📅 2–5 flexible days per week
  • 🏥 100% private practice
  • 👥 Established patient base
  • 📈 Opportunity to build your own following
  • 💻 Dentally digital workflow
  • 🦷 Invisalign, implant & endodontic exposure
  • 🎯 Scope to develop your clinical interests
  • 🤝 Experienced clinical and support team
  • 🩺 Strong clinical autonomy
  • 🚀 Long-term private career opportunity

📩 Interested in Finding Out More?If you're an Associate Dentist based in or around Blackpool and are looking for a permanent private role with flexibility around your working week, an established patient base and genuine scope to develop your own diary, this could be a strong opportunity to explore.

With options ranging from 2 to 5 days per week, the position can work for someone wanting a smaller private commitment as well as a Dentist looking to build a more substantial private career.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and further details.

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