Associate Dentist

Primary Care Careers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking a skilled Associate Dentist to join their team on a full or part-time basis. The ideal candidate will provide professional dental care while being part of a supportive environment. Opportunities for private income and flexible working hours are available, making this a great role for motivated individuals passionate about patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to education and training

Modern equipment and technology

Excellent opportunities for private income

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified dentist with a BDS or equivalent.
• Proven communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to manage time effectively while delivering patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional dental care to patients.
• Assist in improving the oral health of patients.
• Participate in patient education and support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisation and time management

Attention to detail

Compassion and understanding

Education

BDS or equivalent from an accredited dental school

Job description

Associate Dentist

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

Oracle Dental Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate associate dentist to join our team on a full or part-time basis. As an associate dentist, you will provide professional dental care and assist in improving the oral health of our patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about dentistry and patient care to join our forward-looking team who are working at the forefront of modern dentistry under the leadership of the deputy chief dental officer of England.

Pay

• £14 per UDA
• Dependent on time commitment, UDAs & quantity of private work accomplished

We understand what matters to you

• Hours per week flexible to successful applicant
• Excellent opportunities for private income
• 50:50 split private & laboratory costs
• More than enough patients to be able to meet the NHS contract requirements
• Excellent working facilities with modern equipment & technology
• An opportunity for you to access education, foundation training of educational supervisor, leadership fellow and/or research lead.

We have a team of therapists, hygienists, level 2 endodontists, periodontist and qualified dental nurses, CBCT, Scanner, Waterlase and air-conditioned surgeries in a multi-surgery practice which is also an academic dental clinic for the University of Essex.

Main duties of the job

• BDS or equivalent from an accredited dental school
• Excellent communication skills
• Organisation and time management
• Attention to detail
• Compassion and understanding

About us

Oracle Dental Group consists of fifteen surgeries over two sites offering a modern working environment and dedicated support team.

Bromley Road Surgery offers parking facilities and is within 3 miles of Colchester North station which has a large taxi rank with a journey time of around 10 minutes. The surgery is also on a main bus route from Colchester City centre.

Oracle Dental Group successfully joins with the University of Essex to create the Academic Dental Clinic at the Bromley Road surgery to support dental professional teaching and development. The Academic Dental Clinic provides education and training for dental hygienists and dental therapists, as well as providing teaching for extended dental nurses Disease Prevention, Masters in Periodontology and re-skilling for clinicians following career breaks.

Details

Date posted

06 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

7856-7

Job locations

13a, Bromley Road
Colchester
Essex
CO43JE

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

13a, Bromley Road
Colchester
Essex
CO43JE

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team
Bromley Road Dental Surgery
[e-mail]
01206918760

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