Associate Dentist

Dental Recruit Network; Cleethorpes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Recruit Network is helping a mixed NHS/private practice in Cleethorpes hire an Associate Dentist. The role offers NHS care at £15–£16 per UDA with a 50% private remuneration split.

The position is permanent and can be full-time or part-time, Monday to Friday, typically 9:00am–5:00pm. The successful candidate must be GDC registered with an NHS Performer Number and be confident delivering high-quality general dentistry across NHS and private cases.

Qualifications

• GDC registration and NHS Performer Number required.
• Ability to deliver high-quality general dentistry.
• Strong patient-care and communication with patients.
• Commitment to high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide general dentistry and orthodontic care within NHS and private settings.
• Maintain high patient-care standards and effective communication.
• Carefully manage NHS and private workloads in a mixed practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient-care skills

Reliability

Professional approach

Tools

SFD dental software

Job description

Associate Dentist – Cleethorpes | £15–£16 per UDA + 50% Private

Permanent Position | Full-Time or Part-Time | Mixed NHS & Private Practice

Are you a GDC-registered Associate Dentist looking for a new opportunity that offers flexibility, competitive remuneration and the chance to work across both NHS and private dentistry?

A mixed dental practice in Cleethorpes is looking to welcome an Associate Dentist to its team on a permanent basis. With an NHS rate of £15–£16 per UDA and a 50% private remuneration split, this position offers an appealing combination of NHS stability and private treatment opportunities.

The practice is open to both full-time and part-time applicants, with working days available Monday to Friday and flexibility to discuss a schedule that suits both the successful candidate and the practice.

Whether you're looking for a fuller working week or a part-time position that better fits your circumstances, this could be an excellent opportunity to establish yourself within a varied mixed-practice environment.

Remuneration & Role Highlights

• NHS remuneration: £15–£16 per UDA
• Private remuneration: 50% split, depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Practice type: Mixed NHS and private
• Working pattern: Full-time or part-time
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Typical hours: 9:00am–5:00pm
• Dental software: SFD
• Clinical areas: General dentistry and orthodontics
• Location: Cleethorpes
• Start date: ASAP
• Essential requirements: GDC registration and a valid NHS Performer Number

The mixed patient base offers scope to continue providing NHS care while also delivering private treatments and developing your private workload.

Working Days & Hours

The practice offers flexibility over working days, making this role suitable for Associates seeking either a full-time or part-time commitment.

• Days available: Monday to Friday
• Working pattern: Full-time or part-time
• Typical hours: 9:00am–5:00pm
• Flexibility: Working days can be discussed
• Start date: ASAP

Please note that finishing times may vary slightly on days when later clinics are scheduled.

The practice is keen to discuss a working arrangement that works for both parties, offering flexibility for an Associate looking to find the right balance between their professional and personal commitments.

Clinical Opportunities

You’ll be joining a mixed NHS and private practice offering a combination of general and orthodontic dentistry.

• General dentistry
• Orthodontic treatment
• NHS dentistry
• Private dentistry

This position would suit an Associate who enjoys variety in their clinical work and is comfortable treating patients within both NHS and private settings.

The mixed-practice environment provides the opportunity to maintain a broad general dentistry workload while also contributing to orthodontic treatment provision.

About the Practice

The practice uses SFD dental software and offers a permanent position within an established mixed clinical environment.

• NHS and private patient care
• General and orthodontic dentistry
• Monday-to-Friday working
• Flexible full-time or part-time arrangements
• Opportunity to agree working days
• Permanent employment

With flexibility around the working pattern and a combination of NHS and private treatment, this could be an appealing option for an Associate seeking a varied and adaptable role.

The Associate We’re Looking For

The successful Associate Dentist will be professional, dependable and committed to providing excellent patient care.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• GDC registration
• A valid NHS Performer Number
• Confidence delivering high-quality general dentistry
• A reliable and professional approach
• Strong patient-care skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients
• A commitment to maintaining high clinical standards

You’ll need to be comfortable working within a mixed practice and able to provide a positive, patient-focused experience across both NHS and private treatment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers a combination of competitive remuneration, flexible working and clinical variety.

• £15–£16 per UDA
• Private remuneration of 50%, depending on experience
• Full-time and part-time options available
• Monday-to-Friday working pattern
• Flexible days by agreement
• Mixed NHS and private dentistry
• General and orthodontic treatment
• SFD dental software
• Permanent position
• ASAP start available
• Cleethorpes location

Role at a Glance

• Position: Associate Dentist
• Location: Cleethorpes
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time or part-time
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Hours: Typically 9:00am–5:00pm, with some variation
• NHS remuneration: £15–£16 per UDA
• Private remuneration: 50% split, depending on experience
• Practice type: Mixed NHS and private
• Software: SFD
• Clinical focus: General and orthodontic dentistry
• Requirements: GDC registration and NHS Performer Number
• Start date: ASAP