Associate Dentist - Essential/Private/NHS Preston

Smart Dental Care; Longridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Clinical mentoring and CPD

Job summary

Longridge Dental Practice in Preston is seeking an Associate Dentist to join our modern clinic. We offer part-time or full-time hours with a predominantly Private patient base alongside established Essentials Plan and NHS patients.

Join our long-standing team at Longridge, Preston, with excellent patient care and clinical freedom in a well-equipped five-surgery practice. NHS/Essentials and private mix supports growth and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Current GDC registration is required.
• NHS Performer Number is essential.
• Minimum two years' general practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry to a mixed patient base.
• Perform routine endodontic, restorative and preventive care.
• Support a private and NHS-ready practice with high-quality patient care.

Skills

GDC registration

NHS Performer Number

Two years GP experience

Excellent communication

Patient-focused

Team-oriented

Job description

Associate Dentist\Private,Essentials & NHS\Part-time or Full-time

Longridge Dental Practice, Preston PR3 3WH

Looking for a practice where you can grow your Private dentistry while maintaining the stability of an established Essentials Plan & NHS patient base?

Longridge Dental Practice is looking for an Associate Dentist to join our modern, well-established practice in Longridge, Preston.

We can offer part-time or full-time hours, with a predominantly Private patient base alongside established Essentials Plan and NHS patients.

Why Longridge?

Longridge is a popular market town just outside Preston, offering the benefits of a thriving local community while being within easy travelling distance of surrounding areas.

The practice is ideally located for dentists travelling from Preston, Blackburn, Chorley, Garstang, Lancaster and surrounding areas, with Manchester also easily accessible via the M6/M61 motorway network.

With excellent road links and free onsite parking, Longridge is an easy and convenient location for clinicians looking to work outside the city centre.

The Opportunity

• Part-time or full-time
• Predominantly Private dentistry
• Established Essentials Plan & NHS patient base
• Excellent opportunity to grow Private income
• Full clinical freedom
• Loyal and established patient base
• Experienced Dental Nurses, Therapists and supportive Practice Management team
• Free onsite parking
• Excellent transport links
• Ongoing clinical support and career development

Clinical Opportunities

Enjoy a varied workload with the opportunity to develop your clinical interests, including:

• General Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Composite Bonding
• Veneers
• Crown & Bridge
• Teeth Whitening
• Invisalign & Clear Aligners
• Endodontics
• Implant Dentistry

Modern Practice

Our five-surgery practice is equipped with:

• Digital Radiography
• Rotary Endodontics
• Intraoral Cameras
• Modern surgeries
• Digital clinical workflows

We're Looking For

• Current GDC Registration
• NHS Performer Number
• Minimum two years' general practice experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Patient-focused and team-oriented approach

Why choose us?

Longridge Dental Practice is part of Smart, a clinically led group with 100+ surgeries across 35 practices.

You'll benefit from access to clinical mentoring, CPD, governance support and excellent career development opportunities, alongside a wider network of experienced dental professionals.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a practice that's easy to reach from Preston, Blackburn, Chorley, Lancaster, Manchester and surrounding areas, we'd love to hear from you.