Lead Dentist

Henry Schein; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Schein in Barnet, EN5, invites a Lead Dentist to join a boutique, fully private dental group with an outstanding CQC rating and a high Great Place to Work score. Start date as soon as possible; days are negotiable.

You will work in a calm, spa-like environment with advanced digital workflows, supported by experienced clinicians and Treatment Coordinators. This role offers clinical freedom, uncapped earning potential, and a patient-centric ethos focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• GDC registered with proven experience in UK private dentistry (minimum 5 years).
• Confident managing straightforward and complex cases with strong clinical judgement.
• A calm, reassuring manner with nervous or high expectation patients.
• Committed to meticulous planning and long term outcomes.
• Collaborative, team oriented approach with clinicians and practice leadership.
• Desirable postgraduate experience in private practice.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in a tranquil, beautifully designed environment.
• Deliver high quality dentistry with the time and space to do your best work.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, therapists, and nurses.
• Work with advanced digital workflows and premium materials.
• Leverage our dedicated in house laboratory producing bespoke, high quality lab work.
• Supported by experienced Treatment Coordinators and an exceptional practice team.
• Build meaningful, long term patient relationships based on empathy and trust.
• Backed by a leadership team that genuinely understands clinicians and their needs.

Job description

A new opportunity has become available for a Lead Dentist to join an established, fully PVT, boutique practice located in Barnet, EN5.

Start date – As soon as possible.

Days of work – Negotiable.

About the practice:

A boutique, fully private dental group with an Outstanding CQC rating and an exceptional 87% score in the latest Great Place to Work survey.

Our practices are designed as calm, contemporary sanctuaries.Beautiful, spa like environments that allow you to focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional patient care.

Our teams are hand selected for their warmth, skill, and genuine compassion.You will feel supported, inspired, and proud of the work you do.This is a rare opportunity to join a state of the art private dental environment and work alongside some of the UK’s most experienced clinicians.

Guided by CALM: Community, Authenticity, Leadership, Mindfulness; Zental offers a premium culture where kindness, excellence, and integrity shape every patient experience.

What Your Day Will Look Like

You will thrive in a role built to support quality dentistry, not volume:

• Caring for patients in a tranquil, beautifully designed environment


• Delivering high quality dentistry with the time and space to do your best work


• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, therapists, and nurses


• Working with advanced digital workflows and premium materials


• Leveraging our dedicated in house laboratory producing bespoke, high quality lab work


• Supported by experienced Treatment Coordinators and an exceptional practice team


• Building meaningful, long term patient relationships based on empathy and trust


• Backed by a leadership team that genuinely understands clinicians and their needs

Essential Experience:

• GDC registered with proven experience in UK private dentistry (Minimum 5 years)


• Confident managing straightforward and complex cases with strong clinical judgement


• A calm, reassuring manner with nervous or high expectation patients


• Committed to meticulous planning and long term outcomes


• Strong growth mindset with ambition to continually improve


• Collaborative, team oriented approach with clinicians and practice leadership

Desirable

• Postgraduate experience in private practice


• Interest in mentorship, peer discussion, and continuous professional development

What You Gain by Joining:

• Full clinical freedom to treat patients based on best practice and professional judgement


• Uncapped earning potential, rewarding excellence and dedication


• Dedicated Treatment Coordinators supporting ethical case acceptance and patient communication


• Strong, established marketing and brand strategies generating consistent premium consultations


• A collaborative, clinician centred brand building approach


• Purpose built practices equipped with advanced digital technology


• Robust clinical governance and effective, supportive complaints handling


• Access to mentorship, peer collaboration, and professional growth opportunities

Are You Ready to Make a Change?

If you are looking for an environment where your craft is respected, your wellbeing is protected, and your long term future is supported, we would love to hear from you.

CALM, the values that define how we work and care for people:

Community: We support one another and build uplifting, collaborative teams.

Authenticity: We act with honesty, integrity, and compassion.

Leadership: We take responsibility and maintain exceptionally high standards.

Mindfulness: We stay calm, thoughtful, and solutions focused, even under pressure.