Associate Dentist

Flourish-Medical; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Flourish Medical is seeking an Associate Dentist for Newport Dental Practice, a mixed NHS and Private clinic offering flexibility 1–3 days per week and a supportive team.

Role focuses on delivering high-quality NHS and private treatments, building relationships, and developing private/list patients, with hours 9:00-17:00. Join a growing practice with potential private earnings and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified and GDC-registered Dentist.
• Active NHS performer number.
• Proven UK dental experience essential.
• Valid DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Confident working within a mixed NHS and Private practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality NHS and private dental treatments.
• Build and maintain strong patient relationships.
• Develop private and practice plan patient lists.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical records.
• Provide excellent patient care and communication.
• Work collaboratively with dental nurses and the wider practice team.
• Adhere to GDC, CQC, NHS and clinical governance standards.

Skills

GDC-registered

NHS experience

Private practice experience

UK dental experience

Education

Dental Degree

Job description

Associate Dentist – Newport | 1–3 Days per Week | £14–£17 per UDA | Excellent Private Potential

You must have the right to work in the UK and UK dental experience. Applications without these will not be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Flourish Medical is recruiting an Associate Dentist to join Newport Dental Practice, a well-established mixed NHS and Private dental practice offering a supportive team environment, excellent private earning potential, and flexibility to suit your work-life balance.

This permanent opportunity is available for 1 to 3 days per week, making it ideal for an Associate Dentist seeking a flexible part-time position with opportunities to grow both NHS and private income.

The Role – Associate Dentist

• Permanent 1–3 days per week
• Flexible working days available
• Practice hours 9:00am – 5:00pm
• £14 – £17 per UDA depending on experience
• Excellent private earning potential
• Opportunity to build a practice plan patient list
• Mixed NHS and Private role
• Supportive and experienced clinical team
• Well-established and growing practice

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality NHS and private dental treatments
• Build and maintain strong patient relationships
• Develop private and practice plan patient lists
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical records
• Provide excellent patient care and communication
• Work collaboratively with dental nurses and the wider practice team
• Adhere to GDC, CQC, NHS and clinical governance standards

Requirements – Associate Dentist

• Fully qualified and GDC-registered Dentist
• Active NHS performer number
• Proven UK dental experience essential
• Valid DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Confident working within a mixed NHS and Private practice
• Professional, patient-focused, and reliable approach

Why Join This Practice?

• Strong private income opportunities
• Flexible schedule with 1–3 days available
• Established patient base
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Structured working hours to support work-life balance

Location

This role is based in Newport and is easily commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Cannock, Market Drayton, Stoke-on-Trent, and surrounding areas across Shropshire and the West Midlands.

About Flourish Medical

Flourish Medical specialises in placing GDC-registered dental professionals into locum and permanent roles across the UK. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised recruitment service, flexible opportunities, and access to high-quality dental practices.

Flourish Medical is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to satisfactory compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.