Associate Dentist £12,000 Bonus Package*

Smiles Dental Care; Antrim; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package up to £12,000

Job summary

Smiles Dental Care in Northern Ireland seeks an Associate Dentist to join a friendly, modern mixed NHS/private practice. You can choose full-time or part-time work (minimum two days per week) and enjoy clinical freedom with support to grow your private income.

We welcome GDC-registered dentists or those awaiting registration, including Foundation Dentists relocating to Northern Ireland. Attractive bonus package and career development opportunities accompany a stable, patient-focused team.

Qualifications

• GDC registered or awaiting GDC registration.
• Foundation Dentists across the UK welcome to relocate to Northern Ireland.
• Confident in providing general dentistry.
• Interested in growing private income.
• Professional, reliable and patient-focused.
• Positive team players.

Skills

GDC registration

Relocation willingness

Private income growth

Education

Foundation Dentist

Job description

Associate Dentist-Up £12,000 Bonus Package*

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*

To support dentists joining our practices and reward long-term commitment, we're offering a bonus package of up to£12,000, paid as follows:

• £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 fromFoundation Dentists across the UKwho are considering relocating toNorthern Ireland, as well asAssociate 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

Associates working in comparable mixed practices are currently achieving:

• Typical practice mix:Around⅔ Private / ⅓ NHS
• Estimated monthly take-home:Around£11,250 per month* (after typical associate deductions)

Illustrative example only. Actual earnings dependingon 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 plusadditional opportunities are available across Northern Ireland, andwe wouldstill love to hear from you if you're looking for another location.

About You

We're looking for clinicians who are:

• 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 youGDC registered, awaiting your registration number, relocating to Northern Ireland or looking for your next Associate Dentist opportunity?Wewouldlove 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 sharedwith thetherapistwhere applicable. Full terms and conditions will be provided before commencement