Associate Dentist (NHS/ Private)

Portman Dental Care; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider is seeking an Associate Dentist to join their well-regarded Pear Tree Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard. This position offers both NHS and private patient interactions, full clinical autonomy, and support from experienced teams. Ideal candidates will be dedicated to exceptional patient care within a collaborative environment. The role includes flexible working hours with a focus on private dentistry, reflecting the company’s commitment to delivering outstanding service.

Benefits

Free on-site car parking

Mentoring and CPD opportunities

Access to marketing support

Full clinical freedom

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified dentist registered with the GDC.
• Experience in private dentistry preferred.
• Ability to work within a supportive practice team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care primarily in a private setting with minor NHS responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with a fully-staffed support team.
• Utilize preferred equipment and materials for patient care.

Skills

Clinical freedom

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Dental degree/Diploma

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02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description

If you’re an Associate Dentist looking to work with a supportive practice team in the Leighton Buzzard area, we have a new opportunity to join us in an NHS/ Private capacity at our Pear Tree Dental Practice.

About the role and practice

Pear Tree Dental Practice is a well-established, practice in the heart of the Leighton Buzzard (LU7 1HJ) area with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding service and care to both our private and NHS patients.

• This role is predominately private with a very small NHS contract
• Working Mondays, the last 3 Tuesdays a month, and Wednesdays (9 am-5 pm)
• 3 air-conditioned surgeries
• Fully-staffed support team including experienced receptionists, dental nurses, and Practice Manager
• Free car park on-site

What do you get in return?

By joining PortmanDentex, you’ll be part of a 370+ practice business, which is predominantly focused on private dentistry.

We are here to reimagine group dentistry and wellness, using our scale and commitment to make this a reality. Our values of celebrating individuality, aiming higher, and growing together enable happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues, and patients.

You’ll have access to our…

large network of like-minded clinicians, as well as being surrounded by skilled practice teams who’ll partner with you to deliver exceptional patient care. The support doesn’t end there though, we also offer:

• Full clinical freedom – meaning you can use your preferred equipment, materials, labs, and referral pathways to deliver the best level of care to your patients. We’ll champion you as a self-employed clinician, and ensure you always retain your unique identity
• Access to first-class marketing, branding, and business support – enabling you to maximise your diary utilisation
• Mentoring and CPD – we can connect you with clinical mentors to guide and advise you, as well as running regular CPD events with some of our best-in-class dentists and specialists
• Support from Clinical Leads – we have a team of practising clinicians who split their week between delivering outstanding care to their patients and acting as a key link between our clinicians and the wider business.