Associate Dentist - Colchester, Essex (INDEPENDENT, Thursday & Friday available, superb private[...]

www.dentistjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Colchester; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 360,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent dental practice in Colchester seeks an Associate Dentist for a part-time role, offering rewarding income potential and working with a welcoming team. The position requires communication skills and experience in providing quality dental care, catering to a diverse patient demographic, and supporting practice expansion.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GDC.
• Experience in providing private dental treatment in the UK.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide a mix of NHS and private dental treatments.
• Manage an established patient list with a focus on cosmetic and restorative procedures.
• Collaborate with a stable team in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Communication

Cosmetic Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry

Education

GDC Registration

Tools

Digital Radiography

SOE Exact Software

Job description

Associate Dentist - Colchester, Essex (INDEPENDENT, Thursday & Friday available, superb private potential)

• Colchester, Essex – Easily accessible from A12 and Marks Tey Station
• Two days per week (Thursday & Friday) with optional Saturday morning
• Established patient list, high demand for private dental treatments
• Practice expansion and fifth surgery planned for 2026

Associate Dentist Jobs in Colchester, Essex. INDEPENDENT DENTAL PRACTICE. Mixed NHS and private patients, established list, excellent private income potential. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an independent, mixed NHS and private dental practice in Colchester, Essex, is seeking to recruit an Associate Dentist.

• Colchester, Essex – Easily accessible from A12 and Marks Tey Station
• Two days per week (Thursday & Friday) with optional Saturday morning
• Established patient list, high demand for private dental treatments
• Practice expansion and fifth surgery planned for 2026
• Reference: JG5104

This is a superb opportunity for a General Dentist in Colchester seeking a part-time role in a well-established, family-run practice. Located in Stanway, Colchester—a rapidly expanding residential area—the practice benefits from high footfall and strong demand for both NHS and private dental services.

The role offers a stable and well-maintained patient list, with a mix of NHS, private fee-per-item, and Independent dental plan patients. The Independent scheme is designed to offer an affordable private option and continues to grow rapidly, with over 400 new patients joining in early 2025 alone.

With a UDA rate of £13, 50% split on private income and lab bills, and excellent private demand, this is a highly rewarding position. Current part-time associates are grossing between £15,000 and £30,000 per month from private work alone.

The practice is modern, spacious, and fully digital, equipped with:

• Digital radiography and OPG machine
• Allied Star AS100 intraoral scanner
• SOE Exact software
• Onsite parking and excellent transport links

This is a multidisciplinary clinic offering a wide range of services, including:

• Cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign, composite bonding)
• Restorative treatments
• Facial aesthetics and non-surgical cosmetic procedures
• Private GP, consultant neurology, podiatry, and hearing clinic

The team is experienced and stable, led by a principal dentist of 21 years and supported by three associates, two hygienists, and qualified nurses and reception staff. The clinic is known for its excellent team culture, low staff turnover, and patient-focused care.

This role would suit a general dentist with excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality care. Skills in cosmetic or restorative dentistry would be well-utilised.

Successful candidates will be fully registered with the GDC and have experience of providing private dental treatment in the UK.

For further information regarding this Associate Dentist job in Colchester, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

• Up to £13 per UDA (depending on experience)