Associate Dentist

PortmanDentex; Perth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical freedom

Marketing, branding & business support

Mentoring & CPD

Clinical leads support

Job summary

Caledonian Dental Care in Perth, Scotland, is seeking an Associate Dentist for three days a week. The role offers flexible hours (8:30am–5:30pm) within a well-established 11-surgery private practice, supporting patient-centred care and professional development.

Start date is October 2026, with a collaborative clinical team and opportunities to develop skills within a large private network.

Qualifications

• GDC registration and current UK licence to practise.
• BDS or equivalent recognised dental qualification.
• Experience in general dentistry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general dental care to patients.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient-centred care and safety standards.
• Utilise preferred equipment, materials, labs and referral pathways.

Skills

GDC registration

BDS or equivalent

General dentistry

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Indemnity insurance

DBS clearance

Education

BDS or equivalent recognised qualification

Job description

Join the team atCaledonian Dental Care— a well-established and reputable11-surgery dental practice in the beautiful city of Perth, Scotland. With an experienced clinical and management team, an established patient base and a strong focus on high-quality, patient-centred care, this is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Dentist looking to join a supportive and professionally rewarding environment.

Role Details

• Start Date:October 2026
• Working Days:Monday, Wednesday & Friday
• Working Hours:8:30am–5:30pm
• Working Pattern:3days per week, mixed practice
• Location:Perth, Scotland
• Excellent opportunity to join an established patient base
• Supportive, well-managed 11-surgery practice

Why Choose Caledonian Dental Care?

• Well-established11-surgery dental practicein Perth
• Experienced and supportive clinical and management team
• Established patient base with strong demand
• Practice Manager, Clinical Lead, Lead Nurse and Lead Receptionist providing excellent day-to-day support
• Collaborative working environment with experienced dental nurses, hygienists and wider clinical team
• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and patient experience
• Opportunities to develop your skills and pursue your professional interests
• Modern digital systems and a focus on efficient clinical workflows
• Strong commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development
• Clinical environment that supports patient-centred, ethical dentistry

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Dentist who is passionate about delivering excellent general dental care.

You’ll ideally have:

• GDC registration and a current UK licence to practise
• BDS or equivalent recognised dental qualification
• Experience in general dentistry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to patient-centred care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Enhanced DBS clearance

What do you get in return?

By joining portman dentex, you’ll be part of a 360+ practice business, which is predominantly focused onprivate dentistry. This means you get access to ourlarge network of like-minded clinicians, as well as beingsurrounded by skilled practice teamswho’ll partner with you to deliver exceptional patient care. The support doesn’t end there though, we also offer:

• Full clinical freedom– meaning you can use your preferred equipment, materials, labs, and referral pathways to deliver the best level of care to your patients. We’ll champion you as a self-employed clinician, and ensure you always retain your unique identity
• Access to first class marketing, branding, and business support– enabling you to maximise your diary utilisation
• Mentoring and CPD– we can connect you with clinical mentors to guide and advise you, as well as running regular CPD events with some of our best-in-class dentists and specialists
• Support from Clinical Leads– we have a team of practising clinicians who split their week between delivering outstanding care to their patients, and acting as a key link between our clinicians and the wider business.

About Us

We are a leading provider of private-focused dental care across the UK/Ireland. Recently, we have merged with Dentex bringing together two of the UK’s leading providers of private-focused dental care with shared values based on community, integrity and dedication to clinical freedom. Both companies celebrate the individuality of our practices and their teams and our shared focus remains on putting people first; this means exceptional care for our patients, industry-leading support for our practices and access to the best professional opportunities. Together we are one of the largest dental group’s in the UK, operating over 350 UK practices, with more than 4,000 members in our community, providing for more than 1.5 million patients annually across the UK, Ireland and Benelux.