Dental Associate

MediCruit; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A dental practice in Manchester is seeking a passionate Dental Associate & Clinical Director for a hybrid role. This position requires commitment to patient care while also overseeing the management of clinical staff. Responsibilities include providing clinical care as an Associate Dentist, coupled with leadership duties to ensure compliance and support clinician development. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership abilities and enjoy mentoring others in a dynamic team environment. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical practice as a dentist, preferably in a leadership role.
• Interest in management and team development.
• Ability to conduct clinical audits and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care as a self-employed Associate Dentist.
• Lead and support a team of clinicians as a Clinical Director.
• Oversee recruitment and retention of clinical staff.

Skills

Passion for patient care

Leadership skills

Strong relationship-building

Knowledge of compliance standards

Education

Dental degree and necessary licenses

Job description

DENTAL ASSOCIATE & CLINICAL DIRECTOR HYBRID ROLE – MANCHESTER BASED

Working 2 days per week as a Self employed Associate Dentist, remaining days will be working as an Employed Clinical Director

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: OTE: £100,000 – £150,000.00 per year
Expected hours: Up to 37.5 per week

Schedule:
Day working
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Work Location: Manchester
All candidates must have an interest in management and located close to Manchester, you will need to manage 2 Clinical Advisors

We are seeking a passionate and experienced dental professional to join our team as a Clinical Director. This hybrid role combines clinical practice and leadership responsibilities to ensure high-quality patient care and robust clinician support across our dental network.

In this role, you will work a minimum of two days per week as a self-employed Associate Dentist providing a mixture of NHS and private dentistry, delivering exceptional clinical care to patients. The remaining days will focus on providing leadership as an employed Clinical Director, supporting the recruitment, development, and retention of clinicians, ensuring compliance with industry standards, taking responsibility for robust internal auditing processes and ensuring WE are provider of choice for both patients and all clinical staff. Reportable to the Managing Director

As an Associate Dentist (Self-Employed):
Provide general dental care to patients, ensuring high standards of clinical excellence.
Build strong relationships with patients, promoting trust and long-term oral health.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Stay current with advancements in dental techniques and technology through self-development and A&U Evolve.

Compliance and Auditing

• Monitor compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
• Conduct audits of clinical audits e.g. Radiography Audits, Patient Record Audits
• Review DAF reports and address findings

Recruitment and Retention

• Identify and recruit talented clinicians to join the team.
• Foster a supportive and engaging environment to enhance clinician satisfaction and retention.
• Ensuring regular and effective 1-2-1s are conducted with Associate Dentists and remedial actions are carried out in a timely manner.

Professional Development

• Develop, deliver and implement training programs to support clinicians’ growth
• Mentor and coach clinicians to enhance their clinical and professional skills.

Complaint Management

• Ensure patient complaints are handled professionally, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
• Implement processes to prevent recurring issues.

Quality Assurance

• Work closely with the management team to drive clinical excellence across all practices
• Conduct regular reviews of clinical processes and recommend improvements.

1st Floor, Pacific House
Stanier Way
Derby
DE21 6BF