Associate Dentist

Smart Dental Care; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-up payment

Retention bonus

Loyalty bonus

Job summary

Smart Dental Care in Northern Ireland is seeking an Associate Dentist to join a friendly, modern mixed NHS/private practice. Expect clinical freedom, supportive teams, and opportunities to grow private income while providing general dentistry.

We welcome GDC-registered dentists or those awaiting registration; Foundation Dentists relocating are also encouraged. Flexible full-time or two-days-per-week arrangements available.

Qualifications

• GDC registered or awaiting GDC registration.
• Confident in providing general dentistry.
• Interested in growing their private income.
• Professional, reliable and patient-focused.
• Positive team players.

Job description

Associate Dentist

Up to £11,250 Monthly Take-Home + Up to £12,000 Bonus Package *

£2,000 Sign-Up Payment/£5,000 After 12 Months/£5,000 After 2 Years

Please note: This vacancy is open to dentists who are GDC registered or who have submitted their GDC registration and are awaiting their registration number. We also welcome applications from Foundation Dentists looking to relocate to Northern Ireland.

Join Our Friendly, Modern Dental Team in Northern Ireland

Are you a motivated, patient-focused Associate Dentist looking for a supportive, well-equipped mixed practice where you can grow your private income while enjoying genuine clinical freedom?

We have exciting opportunities across our established mixed NHS and private practices throughout Northern Ireland. Whether you're looking for a full-time role or simply want to utilise your spare clinical days (minimum two days per week), we offer genuine flexibility within professional, well-supported environments.

Up to £12,000 Bonus Package*

• £2,000 Sign-Up Payment: payable on signing your Associate Agreement to help support relocation or associated costs.
• £5,000 Retention Bonus: payable after completing 12 months' continuous service.
• £5,000 Loyalty Bonus: payable after completing 24 months' continuous service.

Foundation Dentists-Thinking About Relocating?

We warmly welcome applications from Foundation Dentists across the UK who are considering relocating to Northern Ireland , as well as Associate Dentists already based in Northern Ireland looking for a fresh opportunity .

With a lower cost of living, affordable housing, shorter commutes and stunning coastlines, Northern Ireland offers an outstanding quality of life while allowing your earnings to go further. If you're awaiting your GDC registration number, we'd be delighted to hear from you .

Example Earning Potential

• Typical practice mix: Around ⅔ Private / ⅓ NHS
• Estimated monthly take-home: Around £11,250 per month * (after typical associate deductions)

Illustrative example only. Actual earnings depending on productivity, private fees, laboratory costs, associate agreement and individual clinical activity.

Why Join Us?

• Established NHS and private patient lists with excellent private earning potential.
• Experienced clinical teams, qualified dental nurses and Treatment Coordinators.
• Modern, fully computerised practices with Digital X-rays, iTero scanners and digital workflows.
• Clinical freedom with support to develop private treatments and special interests.
• Mentoring, CPD support and career progression opportunities.
• Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities (minimum two days per week).

Current Opportunities

BT21/BT43/BT53 plus additional opportunities are available across Northern Ireland, and we would still love to hear from you if you're looking for another location.

About You

• GDC registered or awaiting GDC registration.
• Confident in providing general dentistry.
• Interested in growing their private income.
• Professional, reliable and patient-focused.
• Positive team players.

What You’ll Enjoy

Are you GDC registered, awaiting your registration number, relocating to Northern Ireland or looking for your next Associate Dentist opportunity? We would love to have a confidential conversation.

* Bonus package terms and conditions apply. The £2,000 sign-up payment, £5,000 retention bonus and £5,000 loyalty bonus are subject to eligibility criteria, including continuous service. Participation in the therapist support model requires your DS number to be shared with the therapist where applicable. Full terms and conditions will be provided before commencement