Associate Dentist

NHS

  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Together Dental in Ipswich are looking for an Associate Dentist to join our busy team on a full-time basis.At Together Dental we bring together the best dental talent and help our teams become leaders in their field. We support you and provide guidance needed for your professional growth and development goals. Together we create a rewarding career based on respect, understanding and a drive to achieve high standards and shared goals.Although there is a NHS requirement that needs to be fulfilled, the associate must also be keen to develop skills in private dentistry in an ethical, steady and safe environment, supported by us.We can offer;
  • £15 UDA rate
  • Profit share option (detailed below)
  • Potential private earnings from £60,000
  • 50% private rate
  • Days available - Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 5.00pm
  • Option of discounted diplomas with Tipton Academy and a discounted full Invisalign course
  • Option for additional earnings by supporting a dental therapist and / or an overseas dentist
Profit Share Option:
  • A base profit level will be set. This will be the base line against which growth is measured.
  • The incentive would be based on improvement in the profit of the practice.
  • The amount paid is relative to each £ in increase of profit.
  • There is no buy-in cost, so no risks, only upside opportunity.
Main duties of the jobAll applicants should have the following qualifications and registrations:
  • Registerable dental qualification.
  • Full registration with the General Dental Council.
  • NHS performer number.
and skills & experience, including:
  • High levels of competency in dentistry
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy with patients requiring special care dentistry.
  • Good communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Appropriate IT skills.
  • Ability to plan and organise.
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of the issues relating to the management of clinical dental services.
  • Ability to lead and work as part of a healthcare team.
  • Ability to manage change effectively
  • Demonstrable teaching skills
  • Understanding of the legal and ethical framework within which dentists practice, particularly those pertinent to special care dentistry.
  • Wide experience of primary dental care.
About usTogether Dental Ipswich is a fully equipped 4 surgery, mixed NHS and private practice close to the high street and a short walk from the waterfront. Parking on site, but also a public car park next door. Our surgeries have a wide range of high quality equipment and materials ensuring that you have the clinical freedom to offer high quality standards of patient care.The practice can offer:
  • Fully computerised with modern well-equipped surgeries in a large and fully refurbished practice
  • A dedicated staff room with kitchen facilities and lockers
  • An excellent team morale with long standing members both clinical and non-clinical
  • An ethos of collaboration - we actively ask the dentists/hygienists to discuss cases with or without patients present for second opinions, advice, treatment planning or even assistance
  • A dedicated management structure so issues are sorted swiftly and with minimal disruption to the working day.
DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experience competitiveContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number8739-6Job locationsFoundation StreetIpswichSuffolkIP4 1BNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registerable dental qualification.
  • Full registration with the General Dental Council.
  • NHS performer number.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registerable dental qualification.
  • Full registration with the General Dental Council.
  • NHS performer number.

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