Associate Dentist and receive a £20,000 Golden Handshake Joining Fee

Preston Dental Practice; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Preston is seeking an Associate Dentist to deliver exceptional NHS dental care while building private offerings. Candidates must be GDC-registered and possess a current NHS Performer Number. Enjoy a £20,000 welcome bonus part of NHS’s Dental Recruitment Incentive Scheme. Benefit from a flexible 4-day week and modern facilities with comprehensive support.

Benefits

£20,000 Golden Hello

Flexible 4-day week

Comprehensive support

Modern facilities

Qualifications

• Must possess a current NHS Performer Number.
• Experienced in NHS dentistry and passionate about patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional NHS dental care (approx. 90% NHS focus).
• Build and enhance your private treatment offerings.
• Operate within a structured, efficient diary system tailored to maximise productivity and earnings.

Skills

GDC registration

High clinical standards

Passion for patient care

Experience in NHS dentistry

Job description

Overview

Associate Dentist - £20,000 Golden Hello

Deepdale Dental Care – Deepdale, Preston
NHS Performer Number Required

Your Career Starts Here!

Deepdale Dental Care is delighted to offer a £20,000 Welcome Bonus to dentists joining our forward-looking practice in Preston. This incentive is part of the NHS Dental Recruitment Incentive Scheme, a “Golden Hello” bonus designed to attract dentists to underserved areas. Payments are phased over three years:

• Year 1: £10,000

• Year 2: £5,000

• Year 3: £5,000

For full details on eligibility and how the scheme works, please refer to NHS England’s Dental Recruitment Incentive Scheme guidance.

Why Join Deepdale Dental Care?

• £20,000 Golden Hello – a powerful head start to your new role

• Private Growth – supported by strategic marketing to expand your portfolio

• Work–Life Balance – enjoy a flexible 4-day week tailored to your lifestyle

• Modern Facilities – six fully equipped surgeries featuring digital X-rays, intra-oral scanners, and rotary endo systems

• Comprehensive Support – backed by qualified dental nurses, therapists, practice managers, and principal dentists to support your success

About Smart Dental Care

By joining Deepdale Dental Care, you become part of the Smart Dental Care Group, a prominent provider of NHS and private dentistry with over 100 surgeries across 35 practices in the North West of England and Ireland. This network offers robust clinical support, peer collaboration, and exciting opportunities for professional progression.

Your Role

• Deliver exceptional NHS dental care (approx. 90% NHS focus)

• Build and enhance your private treatment offerings

• Operate within a structured, efficient diary system tailored to maximise productivity and earnings

Who We’re Looking For

• GDC-registered dentist with high clinical standards

• Must possess a current NHS Performer Number

• Experienced in NHS dentistry and passionate about patient care

• Ambitious, ethical, and deeply motivated to grow professionally

This Is More Than a Job – It’s Your Future

If you're ready to elevate your career, grow your income, and benefit from a £20,000 welcome bonus, we’d love to hear from you. 'Apply' today with your CV for a Private and Confidential chat regarding the role.

Quick Reference Link

More about the NHS’s £20,000 Golden Hello incentive: NHS England’s Dental Recruitment Incentive Scheme guidance.