Practice Clinical Lead / Associate Dentist

PortmanDentex; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership time

Shared ownership option

Professional development

PortmanDentex network support

Established practice with community

Job summary

Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic is seeking an experienced General Dentist to join a unique dual clinical and leadership role in the Scottish Highlands. The post combines 2–3 days of hands‑on dentistry with dedicated time to lead, influence and help shape the future direction of the team.

There are two pathways available — clinical leadership, shared ownership, or both — allowing you to tailor your contribution.

Qualifications

• GDC-registered dentist with strong clinical experience.
• Interest in leadership, governance and team development.
• Committed to high-quality, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and patient journey with the Practice Clinical Lead.
• Dedicate leadership time alongside clinical duties to support team development.
• Influence practice performance and governance to shape future direction.

Skills

GDC-registered dentist

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated General Dentist to take on a unique dual clinical and leadership role within Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic, combining 2–3 days of clinical practice with dedicated time to lead, influence and help shape the future direction of the team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands‑on patient care with a meaningful leadership role within a well‑established, highly respected dental practice in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. With two clear pathways available, you can shape your role around how you want to lead and contribute — whether that is through clinical leadership, shared ownership, or both over time.

Role Structure

• Work 2–3 days per week clinically within the practice as an Associate Dentist
• Dedicate approximately 4 hours per week to leadership responsibilities within the Practice Clinical Lead function
• Combine hands‑on dentistry with protected time to support team development, clinical standards, governance and practice performance
• Help shape the future direction of a long‑established practice with strong roots in the local community
• Flexibility to shape your contribution depending on the pathway you choose and the needs of the practice

Opportunity

At Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic, we recognise that leadership looks different for different clinicians. That’s why we offer two distinct ways to step into this role.

Shared Ownership Model

• Become a partner through a simple, transparent shared ownership model
• Share directly in the profitability and long‑term success of the practice
• Combine clinical leadership with commercial influence and decision‑making
• Help shape the direction of the practice, from patient care and clinical standards to performance and growth
• Work as part of a wider group with the support, scale and infrastructure of PortmanDentex

Practice Clinical Lead (PCL)

• Work closely with the Practice Manager to drive performance and positive patient outcomes
• Shape clinical standards, protocols and the patient journey
• Support, mentor and develop the clinical team
• Champion clinical governance, best practice and continuous improvement
• Contribute to decision‑making and the strategic direction of the practice
• Help create a culture where clinicians can develop, collaborate and deliver consistently high‑quality care

About Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic

Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic is a long‑established private dental practice that has served the local community for over 30 years. The practice has built its reputation on quality, trust and delivering first‑class dentistry, with a strong focus on long‑term patient care.

The practice is patient‑centred and committed to providing high‑quality dentistry for the whole family. Prevention is central to the practice philosophy, alongside a commitment to continual professional development and keeping clinical knowledge and skills up to date.

The clinic also has a particular strength in dental implant treatment, offering patients comprehensive implant consultations and modern treatment options to restore missing teeth and improve both oral health and quality of life.

This is an opportunity to join a practice with an established reputation while having genuine influence over its next chapter.

About You

We are looking for a clinician who is not only an excellent dentist, but someone who wants to make a wider contribution to the practice.

You Will Ideally Be

• A GDC‑registered dentist with strong clinical experience
• A natural leader who communicates with clarity and builds trust
• Committed to high‑quality, patient‑centred care
• Motivated to develop and support colleagues
• Interested in clinical governance, standards and continuous improvement
• Commercially aware and interested in practice performance
• Comfortable working collaboratively with the Practice Manager and wider team
• Enthusiastic about shaping the future direction of an established practice
• Someone who sees leadership as an opportunity to make a positive difference to patients and colleagues

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative environment where leadership is encouraged
• The flexibility to choose the pathway that best fits how you want to contribute
• Protected leadership time alongside your clinical work
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• The opportunity to influence how care is delivered every day
• A clear and transparent shared ownership model for those who want it
• The opportunity to work within an established practice with strong community relationships
• Access to the wider support, infrastructure and clinical network of PortmanDentex

Live and Work in Aviemore

There are few places that offer the combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle that Aviemore provides.

Situated in Badenoch and Strathspey, Aviemore sits within the Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by spectacular mountains, ancient Caledonian pine forests, lochs and the River Spey. It is a vibrant Highland community and a year‑round destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the area offers exceptional opportunities for walking, mountain biking, skiing, snow sports, climbing, water sports and wildlife experiences. The surrounding Cairngorms are home to some of Scotland’s most spectacular landscapes, while Rothiemurchus, Loch Morlich and the Cairngorm Mountains are all close by.

Aviemore is also a great base for exploring the wider Highlands, with nearby communities including Boat of Garten, Carrbridge, Kincraig, Kingussie, Newtonmore, Grantown‑on‑Spey and Nethy Bridge.

Despite its Highland setting, Aviemore is well connected by road, rail and bus, with direct rail connections serving the town and regular public transport links to other parts of the Cairngorms and beyond. Inverness is approximately 31 miles away and provides airport connections, while Perth is around 84 miles south.

For someone looking for a change of pace, a fantastic quality of life and the chance to build a meaningful leadership role within a respected dental practice, Aviemore offers something genuinely different.

About PortmanDentex

Aviemore Dental & Implant Clinic is part of PortmanDentex, one of the UK and Ireland’s leading private‑focused dental groups.

As part of the group, the practice benefits from the support, infrastructure and professional network of a larger organisation, while retaining a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient care and the individual character of the practice.

Whether your focus is clinical leadership, shared ownership, or both over time, this role offers the platform to shape, lead and contribute in a way that matters.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.