General Dentist

Strand Dental; Worthing; On-site; GBP 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inherit established patient list

Private dental care focus

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Strand Dental in Worthing invites an Associate Dentist to join a long-standing private practice. You will inherit an established patient list, with private and Denplan patients, and work within a modern, fully computerised clinic in Worthing, West Sussex.

The role offers 25.5 clinical hours per week with potential to increase sessions and build a larger private list while delivering high-quality care to patients.

Qualifications

• Must be GDC registered and hold NHS Performer Number.
• Minimum one year’s experience in GDS/PDS or completed DFT.
• Experience with clear aligner treatments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inherit a well-established, busy private patient list from day one.
• Provide high-quality general dentistry to private and Denplan patients.
• Collaborate with a experienced clinical team in a modern practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

GDC registration

Experience with clear aligners

Tools

TRIOS intraoral scanner

CBCT scanner

Endodontic microscope

Digital radiography

Job description

General Dentist Required

Strand Dental | Worthing, West Sussex

Join one of Sussex’s most established private dental practices.

Strand Dental is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Dentist to join our friendly and experienced team in the heart of Worthing, West Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a general dentist to inherit a well-established, busy patient list from day one, comprising loyal private and Denplan patients, with excellent potential to further develop and grow. The role currently offers 25.5 clinical hours per week, with flexibility to increase sessions.

At Strand Dental, we are proud that many of our patients and team members have been with us for decades. We are therefore looking for a clinician who shares our passion for building long-term patient relationships and is committed to delivering outstanding levels of care.

About Strand Dental

Located close to the seafront in Worthing, Strand Dental has been caring for patients in Worthing and the surrounding areas for many years and has built an excellent reputation for high-quality dental care.

We provide predominantly private dental care for adults alongside Denplan, as well as holding a small NHS contract for children's dentistry.

Our modern, fully computerised practice offers:

• Digital radiography throughout
• TRIOS intraoral scanner
• CBCT scanner
• Endodontic operating microscope
• Air-conditioned surgeries
• Modern equipment throughout
• Fully computerised practice
• A highly experienced and supportive clinical team

We are also a referral practice for:

• Dental implants
• Oral surgery
• Dentures

A supportive and experienced team

You will be joining a close-knit team of experienced dentists, hygienists, qualified dental nurses, dedicated decontamination nurses, experienced receptionists and a supportive Practice Manager.

The Opportunity

Start date: January 2027 Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with potentially flexible scheduling Current clinical hours: 25.5 hours per week, with scope to increase Patient base: Established private and Denplan list ready to inherit Remuneration: Sliding-scale percentage Laboratory fees: 50% Current annual gross: £250,000–£270,000 for our busy current associate working an average of 3.5 days per week There is excellent potential for the successful candidate to develop their patient base and increase their earnings through continued growth of their private list.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a caring, motivated and ambitious clinician who:

• Has excellent communication and patient care skills
• Confident discussing treatment options, estimates and treatment plans with patients
• Is committed to providing high-quality, ethical dentistry
• Is keen to develop their clinical skills and build long-term relationships with patients
• Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Has experience with clear aligner treatments
• Holds GDC registration
• Holds an active NHS Performer Number
• Has a minimum of one year’s experience in GDS/PDS or has completed DFT

Important Information

Please note that we are unable to provide support for NHS Performer List Validation by Experience (PLVE) or equivalence training.