Associate Dentist

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Whitehead on a part time basis. Days required are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There is an established list available which includes a number of private patients. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients.

We can offer:

• NHS list available
• Denplan Essentials scheme offered at this practice
• Digital X Rays
• SOE/Exact Practice Management software
• Rotary Endodontics

Benefits

• £5000 sign on bonus (pro rata)
• Paid CPD subscription
• Paid GDC registration for first year on the GDC register (newly qualified Dentists)
• 24-hour access to a GP and Mental Health services
• Family friendly working hours

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS or BChD or BDentS)
• Registered with the General Dental Council
• Must have completed a VT year

Responsibilities
As an Associate Dentist, your work will include:

• educating patients on oral healthcare;
• examining teeth and diagnosing patients' dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays;
• assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients;
• carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease;
• maintaining patients' dental records;
• training and leading a team of staff;
• marketing services to potential clients

Person Specification
You will need to show:

• manual dexterity and technical dental skills, plus the ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods;
• the ability to build relationships with patients and colleagues;
• high level communication and interpersonal skills, for interaction with patients of all ages and backgrounds;
• an interest in the welfare of others and a sympathetic manner, particularly to deal with patients' fears;
• good administrative and managerial abilities;
• Information technology skills, due to the increasing use of computers for keeping records and accounts, and for digital imaging of radiographs and intra-oral photography