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Associate Dentist

The closing date is 07 June 2025

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Job summary

Wedgwood House Dental Practice in Stowmarket, Suffolk are looking for an experienced associate dentist to join our team for three days a week on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This position is available immediately and would be offered on a short term contract until September. After this time we could offer a longer contract working 5 days a week if the right candidate was available.

Main duties of the job

  • No compulsory weekends or evenings.
  • Competitive pay.
  • NHS Golden Handshake available on request.

This is an on-site role for an associate dentist who will be responsible for providing dental care and treatments to patients, conducting dental assessments, and maintaining patient records.

The position will ideally suit someone with at least 2-3 years of experience of NHS dentistry and now looking to grow a private book.

  • Up to 3000 UDAs available (up to £15/UDA depending on experience, expectation 30UDAs/day, NHS pension).
  • Labs 50:50.
  • Private fees 50:50.

Standard appointments are 15 mins for NHS exams and 20 mins for private exams. Treatment times based on your needs.

About us

Established over 20 years ago by Dr Jillian M Geaney, Wedgwood House is large grade II listed premises with 5 spacious modern surgeries that are fully computerised with SoE EXACT, LED dental lighting, digital intraoral xrays and patient documentation, on-site OPG, and dedicated decontamination suite.

We have experienced reception and support staff, supported by a private dental hygienist and associate and principal dentists and lovely patients.

  • Free car parking on site
  • Comprehensive CPD package and monthly staff meetings
  • Good transport links
  • Many Google 5-star reviews
  • Foundation Dentist training practice

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - competitive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

8447-4

Job locations

100 Bury Street

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 1HF


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree (BDS or DDM).Up to date IRMER training.
  • GDC registration and Indemnity Insurance.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Active NHS Performer number.
  • Two clinical references.
  • Clinical vaccinations.
  • Excellent clinical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree (BDS or DDM).Up to date IRMER training.
  • GDC registration and Indemnity Insurance.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Active NHS Performer number.
  • Two clinical references.
  • Clinical vaccinations.
  • Excellent clinical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team.
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

100 Bury Street

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 1HF


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

100 Bury Street

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 1HF


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Wedgwood House Dental Practice

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience - competitive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

8447-4

Job locations

100 Bury Street

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 1HF


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