Associate Dentist

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Stowmarket seeks an experienced associate dentist for a part-time role, offering competitive pay and no compulsory weekends. Responsibilities include patient care, assessments, and record management. Ideal candidates will have NHS experience and a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

No compulsory weekends or evenings

Competitive pay

NHS Golden Handshake available

Free car parking on site

Comprehensive CPD package

Qualifications

• GDC registration and Indemnity Insurance required.
• Active NHS Performer number needed.
• Up to date IRMER training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care and treatments to patients.
• Conduct dental assessments and maintain patient records.
• Manage up to 3000 UDAs with competitive pay.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree (BDS or DDM)

Job description

About the Role

Wedgwood House Dental Practice in Stowmarket, Suffolk are looking for an experienced associate dentist to join our team for three days a week on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This position is available immediately and would be offered on a short term contract until September. After this time we could offer a longer contract working 5 days a week if the right candidate was available.

We offer:

• No compulsory weekends or evenings.
• Competitive pay.
• NHS Golden Handshake available on request.

This is an on-site role for an associate dentist who will be responsible for providing dental care and treatments to patients, conducting dental assessments, and maintaining patient records.

The position will ideally suit someone with at least 2-3 years of experience of NHS dentistry and now looking to grow a private book.

• Up to 3000 UDAs available (up to £15/UDA depending on experience, expectation 30UDAs/day, NHS pension).
• Labs 50:50.
• Private fees 50:50.

Standard appointments are 15 mins for NHS exams and 20 mins for private exams. Treatment times based on your needs.

About the Candidate

Applicants will have the following experience, qualification and skills;

• Degree (BDS or DDM).Up to date IRMER training.
• GDC registration and Indemnity Insurance.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Active NHS Performer number.
• Two clinical references.
• Clinical vaccinations.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

About Us

Established over 20 years ago by Dr Jillian M Geaney, Wedgwood House is large grade II listed premises with 5 spacious modern surgeries that are fully computerised with SoE EXACT, LED dental lighting, digital intraoral xrays and patient documentation, on-site OPG, and dedicated decontamination suite.

We have experienced reception and support staff, supported by a private dental hygienist and associate and principal dentists and lovely patients.

• Free car parking on site
• Comprehensive CPD package and monthly staff meetings
• Good transport links
• Many Google 5-star reviews.
• Foundation Dentist training practice

Please see our website for more information about uswww.wedgwood-house.com.

To discuss the role and your options available for this position, please contact Dr Jill Geaney on [e-mail] or speak to her practice manager Mr John Geaney on 07860 483782.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.