Associate Dentist

🦷 Associate Dentist – North Wales | Up to 50% Private
Denbigh | Flint | Penrhyn | Rhyl | 2–5 Days | Mixed NHS & Private

Find the Right Practice for YouLooking for your next Associate Dentist opportunity in North Wales, but want some flexibility around both location and working pattern?

There are positions available across Denbigh, Flint, Penrhyn and Rhyl, giving you the opportunity to find a practice that works for your commute, availability and longer-term career plans.

The practices are established mixed NHS and private environments, offering 2–5 days per week, competitive NHS and private remuneration and scope to develop your private dentistry alongside your NHS work.

Whether you're looking for a couple of days alongside another position or want to build towards a fuller working week, there's flexibility available.

💷 At a Glance

• Private: 45–50% DOE
• NHS: 40–42% DOE
• Days: 2–5 days per week
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
• Practice: Mixed NHS & Private
• Software: Dentally
• Parking: Free on-site
• Contract: Permanent
• Locations: Denbigh | Flint | Penrhyn | Rhyl

📍 Multiple Locations Across North WalesOpportunities are currently available in:

Denbigh
Flint
Penrhyn
Rhyl

This gives you the option to explore the location that best fits your circumstances rather than being tied to a single practice.

The specific practice and working arrangement will depend on your preferred location, availability and experience.

🦷 A Mixed Model

With Private PotentialThese positions offer the stability of a mixed NHS/private environment while providing room to increase your private work.

You'll have an established patient base and NHS income, alongside opportunities to develop your private treatment offering and build longer-term private patient relationships.

The overall package includes:

• 💰 45–50% private split
• 🦷 40–42% NHS split
• 📅 Flexible 2–5 day working week
• ⏰ Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
• 👥 Established patient base
• 💻 Dentally digital workflow
• 🤝 Experienced clinical and nursing support
• 📈 Scope to develop your private work
• 🚗 Free on-site parking

The opportunity allows you to develop the private side of your career without needing to immediately leave NHS dentistry behind.

🏥 Modern Practices & Strong Clinical Support

You'll be joining established practices with modern facilities, digital systems and experienced teams.

The clinical environment includes:

• ✨ Modern NHS and private surgeries
• 💻 Dentally practice management software
• 🔬 Advanced clinical technology
• 🦷 Well-equipped surgeries
• 🧪 Established laboratory support
• 👥 Experienced multidisciplinary teams
• 🤝 Strong Dental Nursing support
• 🚗 Free on-site parking
• 📈 Opportunities for continued professional development

The practices are set up to provide clinicians with the facilities, technology and support needed to deliver high-quality patient care.

🦷 More Than General Dentistry

Depending on the specific practice, your experience and clinical interests, there is scope to work across a broad range of treatments.

Potential areas include:

• 🦷 General Dentistry
• 👑 Prosthodontics
• 🔩 Dental Implants
• 🔬 Oral Surgery
• ✨ Cosmetic Dentistry

If you already have additional clinical skills, there may be opportunities to incorporate these into your role where appropriate.
The variety makes these positions suitable for Dentists who enjoy comprehensive treatment planning and want to continue building a broader clinical portfolio.

💻 Digital Clinical Environment

Modern technology forms an important part of the practices' day-to-day clinical setup.

You'll work with:

• 💻 Dentally
• 🔬 Advanced clinical technology
• 🦷 Modern digital workflows
• 🏥 Well-equipped surgeries
• 🧪 Established laboratory provision

This provides the infrastructure and support needed to work efficiently while maintaining a modern patient experience.

📈 Develop Your Private Dentistry

For Dentists looking to increase their private workload, there is scope to build your private patient portfolio over time.

You could use the role to:

• ⭐ Build long-term private patient relationships
• 📋 Develop your private treatment-planning experience
• 💬 Increase confidence discussing appropriate private options
• 🦷 Expand your clinical portfolio
• 🔩 Develop interests in implants
• ✨ Explore cosmetic dentistry
• 👑 Develop prosthodontic experience
• 📈 Increase your private treatment provision
• 💷 Grow your private income

You don't have to change the direction of your career overnight. The mixed model allows you to develop your private offering alongside NHS dentistry at a pace that suits you.

🩺 Your Responsibilities

As an Associate Dentist, you'll take responsibility for providing high-quality care across your patient base.

Your role will include:

• Providing NHS and private dental care
• Carrying out examinations and diagnosis
• Developing comprehensive treatment plans
• Delivering appropriate treatment within your clinical scope
• Clearly discussing treatment options with patients
• Building lasting patient relationships
• Identifying appropriate private treatment opportunities
• Maintaining accurate clinical records
• Working closely with Dental Nurses and the wider team
• Maintaining high standards of clinical governance
• Contributing to a positive patient experience

👤 Who Are They Looking For?

The practices are looking for a GDC-registered Dentist who is confident providing general dentistry and wants to continue developing within a supportive clinical environment.

Essential:

• ✔️ GDC registration
• ✔️ NHS Performer Number
• ✔️ Confidence providing general dentistry
• ✔️ Strong communication skills
• ✔️ Good patient-management ability
• ✔️ Professional and ethical approach
• ✔️ Reliable and organised manner
• ✔️ Commitment to high-quality patient care
• ✔️ Genuine interest in developing private dentistry

Additional experience welcomed:

• Implant Dentistry
• Prosthodontics
• Oral Surgery
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Advanced restorative dentistry
• Relevant postgraduate training

You don't need experience across every area. The practices are looking for a clinically capable and personable Dentist who wants to become a valued, long-term member of the team.

⭐ What’s Available?

• 💰 45–50% private split
• 🦷 40–42% NHS split
• 📅 2–5 flexible days
• ⏰ Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
• 📍 Multiple North Wales locations
• 💻 Dentally digital practices
• 🔬 Advanced clinical technology
• 🔩 Implant & prosthodontic exposure
• 🔬 Oral surgery
• ✨ Cosmetic dentistry
• 🚗 Free on-site parking
• 🤝 Experienced clinical & nursing teams
• 🧪 Modern laboratory support
• 📈 Scope to increase private work
• 🏥 Established mixed patient base

📩 Explore the Available LocationsWhether you're looking to remain primarily NHS, gradually increase your private work or develop a broader private portfolio, these opportunities offer flexibility around your working pattern and location.

With practices across Denbigh, Flint, Penrhyn and Rhyl, alongside 2–5 day working options and competitive NHS/private splits, there are several arrangements to explore.

If you're a GDC-registered Associate Dentist looking for your next mixed opportunity in North Wales, apply today for a confidential discussion about the available positions.

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