Associate Dentist

Envisage Dental UK Limited; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Ruabon Road Dental Practice is seeking a Part-Time Associate Dentist on a self-employed basis to join a well-established, supportive team. The role focuses on general NHS dentistry within NHS Wales, serving a varied patient base from children to the elderly.

The current associate is going on maternity leave, creating a temporary vacancy from October 2026 until March 2027. Pattern: Mon–Wed 8:30am–5:00pm, Fri 8:30am–4:00pm; 2–3 days/week may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• GDC registration with Wales Performer Number.
• Experience working within NHS Wales.
• Comfortable providing general NHS dentistry to a broad patient base.

Responsibilities

• Provide general NHS dentistry to a varied patient base from children to elderly.
• Work as part of a supportive clinical team including a Dental Therapist and Hygienist.
• Deliver high-quality patient care within NHS care packages.

Skills

GDC registered

NHS Wales experience

Patient-focused

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Associate Dentist to join Ruabon Road Dental Practice on a self-employed basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NHS dentist who is looking to join a well-established, supportive practice with a genuinely strong team culture and a busy patient base.

About the opportunity

You’ll be joining an established team of experienced cliniciansalongside a Dental Therapist and Hygienist, Dental Nurses and a supportive Administration Team.

The role will focus on general NHS dentistry, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who is confident working within the NHS Wales system and familiar with working to care packages.

You’ll have the opportunity to provide care to a genuinely varied patient base, from young children through to elderly patients, while building positive and lasting relationships within the practice.

The current associate is going on maternity leave, creating an opportunity to join the team on a temporary basis from October 2026 until March 2027.

Working pattern

• Monday - Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Although this is a 4 day per week position, we are happy to consider 2 or 3 days per week for the right candidate.

What we're looking for

We’re looking for an Associate Dentist who:

• Is GDC registered with the appropriate Wales Performer Number.
• Has experience working within NHS Wales.
• Is confident working with NHS care packages andcomfortable providing general NHS dentistry across a broad patient demographic.
• Is hardworking, reliable and patient-focused.
• Enjoys working as part of a large, experienced clinical team.
• Is committed to providing high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

Why join Ruabon Road Dental Practice?

• Strong collaboration between clinicians and a genuinely supportive team environment.
• Regular monthly practice meetings to keep everyone connected and informed.
• Team social events around 3-4 times per year, including Christmas and end-of-year celebrations.
• Convenient location with on-street parking.
• Train station just a couple of minutes away, making the practice easily accessible.
• A varied patient base, from young children through to elderly patients.
• Opportunity to move patients towards private treatment where appropriate and develop treatment opportunities.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team who are accustomed to working within NHS dentistry and care packages.

The practice also has a Dental Therapist and Hygienist on site every day, supporting the wider patient journey. Oral health education, appropriate recalls and preventative care are an important part of the team's approach.

The practice uses Dentally, with the team moving across to the system in April and already highly competent in its use.

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