Associate Dentist (Private)

R-Dental; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in London seeks a compassionate dentist for part-time (3 days/week) work. Responsibilities include delivering quality dental care and collaborating closely with the practice team. Ideal candidates should have GDC registration and experience in a private dental setting, and a commitment to excellence in clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in a private dental setting.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of private dental treatments including examination and treatment planning.
• Provide clear, honest, and patient-focused planning and advice.
• Ensure detailed and accurate record-keeping in line with professional standards.

Skills

Empathetic approach to patients

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Collaboration skills

Education

Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Valid professional indemnity insurance

Current CPD record meeting GDC requirements

Job description

We are looking for a professional, clinically competent and compassionate dentistto provide high quality dental care to our patients at the R-Dental practice ( fully private) for three days a week. This role involves focusing on general dental care, delivering high-quality patient-centred care with ethics and integrity. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to delivering excellence in clinical practice, being compassionate and involved in team collaboration.

R-Dental is a Consultant led private practice providing Specialist and General dental services. The candidate will be part of a team, will collaborate closely with the practice Principal and other specialists, enhancing patient care through shared expertise, will be able to access advanced treatment options.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of private dental treatments including examination, treatment planning and delivery, preventive care, restorations and all aspects of routine dental care.
• Provide clear, honest, and patient-focusedplanning and advice.
• Ensure detailed and accurate record-keeping in line with professional and regulatory standards.
• Comply with all relevant practice policies including infection control (HTM 01-05), data protection, and patient confidentiality.
• Work closely with the dental team and support a positive working environment.
• Participate in ongoingaudits, and clinical governance activities.
• Up to datewith CPD and guidelinesto ensure best practices are followed.
• Part time opportunity, 3 days per week. Flexible on days; hours to be discussed.

Essential Criteria

• Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Valid professional indemnity insurance.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Current CPD record meeting GDC requirements.
• Experience in a private dental setting.

Desirable Qualities

• Empathetic approach to patients.
• Strong communication and rapport building skills.
• High level of clinical competence, private dentistry acumenand attention to detail.
• Comfortable with digital dentistry systems and modern equipment.
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively as part of a team.

Preemployment Checks:

All successful candidates will undergo necessary pre-employment checks, including:

• Evidence of qualifications and registration
• References
• Enhanced DBS check
• Evidence of immunisations(e.g., Hepatitis B, TB)