Associate Dentist

PortmanDentex; Inverness; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership encouraged

Protected leadership time

Professional development & leadership

Shared ownership pathway

PortmanDentex network access

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking an experienced General Dentist to lead clinical care at Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic in the Scottish Highlands. You will manage a busy list, drive patient‑centred care and contribute to governance and continuous improvement within a well‑established private practice.

The role combines hands‑on dentistry with leadership responsibilities, offering protected leadership time, professional development and opportunities to shape the clinic’s future with a trusted network.

Qualifications

• GDC‑registered dentist with strong clinical experience.
• Natural leader who communicates with clarity and builds trust.
• Committed to high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
• Motivated to develop and support colleagues.
• Interested in clinical governance, standards and continuous improvement.
• Commercially aware and interested in practice performance.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with the Practice Manager and wider team.
• Enthusiastic about shaping the future direction of an established practice.

Skills

GDC‑registered dentist

Leadership

Communication

Clinical governance

Patient‑centred care

Mentoring colleagues

Commercial awareness

Collaborative teamwork

Strategic leadership

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated General Dentist to take on a large existing list within Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands‑on patient care with a meaningful leadership role within a well‑established, highly respected dental practice in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

About Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic

Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic is a long‑established private dental practice that has served the local community for over 30 years. The practice has built its reputation on quality, trust and delivering first‑class dentistry, with a strong focus on long‑term patient care.

The practice is patient‑centred and committed to providing high‑quality dentistry for the whole family. Prevention is central to the practice philosophy, alongside a commitment to continual professional development and keeping clinical knowledge and skills up to date.

The clinic also has a particular strength in dental implant treatment, offering patients comprehensive implant consultations and modern treatment options to restore missing teeth and improve both oral health and quality of life.

This is an opportunity to join a practice with an established reputation while having genuine influence over its next chapter.

About You

We are looking for a clinician who is not only an excellent dentist, but someone who wants to make a wider contribution to the practice.

You will ideally be:

• A GDC‑registered dentist with strong clinical experience

• A natural leader who communicates with clarity and builds trust

• Committed to high‑quality, patient‑centred care

• Motivated to develop and support colleagues

• Interested in clinical governance, standards and continuous improvement

• Commercially aware and interested in practice performance

• Comfortable working collaboratively with the Practice Manager and wider team

• Enthusiastic about shaping the future direction of an established practice

• Someone who sees leadership as an opportunity to make a positive difference to patients and colleagues

Whether you are already in a leadership position or are an experienced clinician ready to take the next step, we would be keen to hear from you.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative environment where leadership is encouraged

• The flexibility to choose the pathway that best fits how you want to contribute

• Protected leadership time alongside your clinical work

• Ongoing professional development and leadership support

• The opportunity to influence how care is delivered every day

• A clear and transparent shared ownership model for those who want it

• The opportunity to work within an established practice with strong community relationships

• Access to the wider support, infrastructure and clinical network of PortmanDentex

Live and Work in Aviemore

There are few places that offer the combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle that Aviemore provides.

Situated in Badenoch and Strathspey, Aviemore sits within the Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by spectacular mountains, ancient Caledonian pine forests, lochs and the River Spey. It is a vibrant Highland community and a year‑round destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the area offers exceptional opportunities for walking, mountain biking, skiing, snow sports, climbing, water sports and wildlife experiences. The surrounding Cairngorms are home to some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes, while Rothiemurchus, Loch Morlich and the Cairngorm Mountains are all close by.

Aviemore is also a great base for exploring the wider Highlands, with nearby communities including Boat of Garten, Carrbridge, Kincraig, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Grantown-on-Spey and Nethy Bridge.

Despite its Highland setting, Aviemore is well connected by road, rail and bus, with direct rail connections serving the town and regular public transport links to other parts of the Cairngorms and beyond. Inverness is approximately 31 miles away and provides airport connections, while Perth is around 84 miles south.

For someone looking for a change of pace, a fantastic quality of life and the chance to build a meaningful leadership role within a respected dental practice, Aviemore offers something genuinely different.

About PortmanDentex

Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic is part of PortmanDentex, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading private‑focused dental groups.

As part of the group, the practice benefits from the support, infrastructure and professional network of a larger organisation, while retaining a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient care and the individual character of the practice.

Whether your focus is clinical leadership, shared ownership, or both over time, this role offers the platform to shape, lead and contribute in a way that matters.

Ready to take the next step?