Associate Dentist

Location: Colchester, England - Sector: Medical & Nursing

Associate Dentist - Mixed Practice Private Growth-Focused Role No High UDA Pressure

Permanent Thursday & Friday Build Your Own Private Patient Base ASAP Start

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and patient-focused Associate Dentist to join a well-established mixed dental practice in a unique role designed around new patient growth and private conversion rather than heavy NHS target pressure. This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys building long term patient relationships, developing trust organically, and gradually growing a profitable private patient base within a supportive and well structured environment. Unlike many mixed roles, this opportunity prioritises quality dentistry, patient retention, and long term development over aggressive UDA expectations.

The Role

• Position: Associate Dentist
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Practice Type: Mixed
• Working Days: Thursday & Friday
• Optional Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
• Additional Weekday Sessions Available for candidates seeking more days
• Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours

• Thursday: 09:00 - 19:00
• Friday: 09:00 - 16:30
• Optional Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00

Remuneration

• £13 per UDA
• 50% private split
• 50/50 lab fees
• Significant long term private earning potential

About the Practice

• Well established mixed dental practice with strong patient demand
• Consistent flow of new patients supporting book growth
• Modern, fully equipped surgeries
• Uses SOE (Software of Excellence)
• Experienced and supportive clinical team
• Collaborative environment focused on long term patient care

Clinical Scope

• General Dentistry
• Invisalign / Orthodontics
• Implant Dentistry
• Facial Aesthetics / Botox
• Private treatment planning and cosmetic case development

Key Focus of the Role

• Managing and nurturing new patient enquiries
• Building long term patient trust and loyalty
• Converting appropriate cases into private treatment plans
• Delivering ethical, high quality dentistry
• Developing your own private patient base steadily and sustainably
• Creating a strong reputation within the patient community

What We're Looking For

• GDC registered Dentist
• NHS Performer Number required
• Experience in General Dentistry
• Confident managing and growing a patient list
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Patient, commercially aware, and professional approach

Why This Role Stands Out

• No high pressure UDA targets
• Strong platform for private growth
• Excellent new patient flow
• Opportunity to build a profitable long term patient base
• Flexible structure with optional additional days
• Exposure to implants, Invisalign, and aesthetics
• Supportive, growth focused practice environment
• Ideal for dentists wanting to transition further into private dentistry

For an Associate Dentist looking for a role where you can grow a private patient base naturally, enjoy genuine clinical freedom, and avoid excessive NHS pressure, confidential discussion is available.