Associate Dentist

ASSOCIATE DENTIST - CLEVELEYS

We are seeking a high-quality Associate Dentist to join a very busy, well-established NHS‑heavy practice in the heart of Cleveleys, Lancashire, serving a loyal and appreciative patient base.

• NHS‑Heavy Role with Enhanced Skills Development
• Start date:
  
  February 2026
• Full or part time available
• Working hours:
  
  Mon‑Thurs 8.30am - 5.30pm / Fri 8am - 2pm
• Pay rate: £14+ Per UDA + 50/50 on private and lab bills
• UDA target:
  Around 5000 UDA's
• Established patient list to take over from

• Paediatric contract
• Emergency contract
• Long‑term position with continuity of care
• Opportunity to develop enhanced skills alongside NHS dentistry

• An experienced NHS performer, or
• A post‑DF1 dentist looking for structured mentoring, progression, and enhanced skills development within a supportive environment.

• Emergency tier 2 – £85, Paediatric £50 (gross)
• Therapist support
• SOE practice management system
• Rotary endodontics
• Digital radiography and intra‑oral cameras
• SLR camera available for clinical photography
• Strong administrative and managerial support

• Established mixed NHS/private practice with large, stable NHS lists
• Paediatric and Emergency NHS contracts in addition to core NHS work
• Recognised Tier 2 Minor Oral Surgery / IV Sedation service
• DCT / DF1 accredited training practice
• Modern surgeries with digital workflows and excellent nursing support
• This is a practice known locally for clinical standards, calm organisation, and strong team culture.

• Located close to the beach, with off‑street parking and easy access to Preston and the wider Lancashire area
• Poulton train station with direct service to Manchester and airport around 9 minutes drive away

This role is particularly suited to a dentist who wants to progress beyond routine NHS dentistry.

Opportunities include:

• In‑house mentoring in:
  Minor oral surgery, Implants, Restorative dentistry, Endodontics, Orthodontics

• Weekly Wednesday evening mentoring sessions
• Active Whats App clinical support group

Opportunity to:

• Become a DF1 Educational Supervisor / Mentor
• Participate in research and audit

• Implantology
• Endodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Orthodontics

• GDC registered dentist
• Active NHS Performer Number essential
• High clinical standards and good communication skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Interested in long‑term development, not short‑term filling