Primary Care Careers

Associate Dentist

The closing date is 30 January 2026

Job summary

Lighthouse Dental Practice are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic associate dentist to join our well-established, six surgery mixed practice in Ipswich, Suffolk. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated dental professional looking to build a rewarding career in a supportive, patient-focused environment. Offering a competitive salary, this position is to work 4 days per week (flexible arrangements considered).

Main duties of the job

  • Manageable patient schedule no unrealistic targets
  • Dedicated marketing team to help grow your patient base
  • Efficient scheduling to maximize your clinical time
  • Established patient list with excellent retention
  • 6 well-equipped surgeries with contemporary dental technology
  • Allowing you to focus on clinical excellence
  • Continuous professional development
  • Clinical autonomy
  • Work alongside an experienced and collaborative clinical team

About us

Our modern, purpose-built practice has been serving the Ipswich community for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on:

  • Building long-term relationships based on trust
  • High standards of care across all treatments
  • Supportive, friendly, and professional environment
  • Investment in the latest dental technology
  • Excellent patient feedback and retention rates
We offer:
  • Excellent salary
  • Social and team building events throughout the year
  • Progression and development
  • Modern surgeries and dental software system
  • Offsite parking provided on a rota basis
  • Fabulous work culture and team ethos
  • Core CPD provided paid for
  • GDC registration paid for
  • Indemnity insurance provided
  • An additional days holiday on your birthday (or next nearest working day if on a weekend!)
  • Wellbeing classes

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£80,000 a year From £80,000pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29263

Job locations

34 High Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3QJ


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

  • Full GDC registration and UK performer number (or eligibility)

Experience

Essential

  • NHS Foundation Training (or equivalent) completed
  • Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and commitment to quality care
  • Possesses strong communication and patient relationship skills
  • Enthusiastic about professional development
  • Works collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable

  • Has experience in mixed NHS/private dentistry
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GDC registration and UK performer number (or eligibility)

Experience

Essential

  • NHS Foundation Training (or equivalent) completed
  • Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and commitment to quality care
  • Possesses strong communication and patient relationship skills
  • Enthusiastic about professional development
  • Works collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable

  • Has experience in mixed NHS/private dentistry

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

34 High Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

34 High Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3QJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Lighthouse Dental Practice

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£80,000 a year From £80,000pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

29263

Job locations

34 High Street

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 3QJ


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