Dental Associate

Henry Schein; Dolgellau; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Dolgellau is seeking a Dental Associate to work with a primarily NHS patient base while providing high private earning potential. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and have NHS experience. This role offers excellent support including training, flexible pay, and mentorship for new dentists.

Benefits

Competitive NHS remuneration

High private earning potential

Training subsidies

Visa sponsorship available

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified with UK experience.
• Experience with NHS dental practices preferred.
• Ability to mentor foundation dentists beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care primarily in NHS setting.
• Mentor new dentists if applicable.
• Utilize digital x-rays and scanners.

Skills

NHS experience

Dental skills

Mentoring abilities

Education

Fully qualified dental degree

GDC registration

Job description

DENTAL ASSOCIATE - GWYNEDD

We're looking for a Dental Associate to join this Independent mixed practice located in Dolgellau, Gwynedd.

• Start date: 1st December 2025
• Available on a full or part time basis (Full time preferred)
• Mainly NHS 75% with (50% split), historically this role has been able to gross £10‑15k probate above NHS remuneration
• High Private earning potential with established private patient list
• NHS pay is monthly equal amounts based on metrics of patients seen. (But they are flexible with this) For an experienced dentist with over 2‑3 years NHS experience they can go to £100k / annum + private (or more) if the dentist is able to achieve more

Practice information

5 surgery mixed practice staffed with dentists, hygienists and therapists. They are also a mentor practice for foundation dentists for the last 6 years. There are digital x-rays, scanner and they refer CBCT to their sister practice where there is an Implantologist, DWSI in Endo and an Oral surgeon.

They were finalists on the dentistry awards. The clinical director is hands on and supportive and is also the deputy chief dental officer for Wales.

Everything needed from training, materials, support staff to equipment is made available. They subsidise training and do not work on UDAs.

Location information

Parking available directly opposite the practice, there is no train stations nearby so driving is essential unless relocating.

Other Details

The practice is open to PLVE, they'd pay £65k per annum and split the mentoring fees with the dentist, whereby the mentee pays £500 and the company pays £500 a month to the mentor. They can also provide visa sponsorship.

All suitable candidates must be fully qualified, GDC registered with UK experience.