Dental Associate

Henry Schein Dental Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Dental Associate & Clinical Director for a hybrid role in Manchester. The position requires two days as a self-employed Associate Dentist and the rest as an Employed Clinical Director, overseeing compliance, clinician recruitment, and providing high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates must have a dental degree and leadership experience, along with a commitment to excellence in dentistry. Competitive salary between £100,000 and £150,000 annually, with various employee benefits included.

Benefits

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

4x Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Referral programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Qualified dental professional with appropriate certifications.
• Experience in clinical leadership preferred.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general dental care to patients as an Associate Dentist.
• Monitor compliance and conduct clinical audits.
• Recruit and develop talented clinicians.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent patient care

Ability to conduct audits

Team recruitment proficiency

Education

Dental degree

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

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• 4x Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day working: Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location:

Manchester

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.

As a Clinical Director (Employed):

• 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.