Associate Dentist

🦷 Associate Dentist – Darlington, County Durham
2 Days per Week | Established NHS List | Up to £15 per UDA | Private Growth Potential

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Associate Dentist to join a well-established mixed dental practice in Darlington, County Durham.
This role offers a stable NHS patient list combined with strong opportunities to grow private dentistry, making it ideal for a clinician who wants both security and the chance to develop their own patient base.

🕒 Working Pattern

• Monday & Tuesday
• 08:00 – 17:00
• Optional late finish on Tuesday until 18:00 (if preferred)

A flexible 2-day schedule with the potential to maximise both NHS and private work.

💷 Earnings & Contract

• Up to 2,600 UDAs available
• Up to £15 per UDA
• Established NHS patient list
• Strong private income potential

The practice also operates a well-established patient membership plan, helping maintain a loyal patient base and providing clinicians with consistent private income opportunities.

🏥 About the Practice

• Modern 8-surgery mixed practice
• Digital dentistry including digital X-rays, OPG, and rotary endodontics
• Air-conditioned surgeries built to high clinical standards
• Dentally software for efficient workflow
• Located close to Darlington town centre

The practice has been designed to support clinicians with a modern, efficient environment that prioritises high-quality patient care.

👩‍⚕️ Clinical & Team Support

You will be joining a well-established and collaborative team including:

• Oral Surgeon
• Orthodontist
• Implant Surgeon
• Dedicated Practice Manager
• Treatment Coordinator
• Experienced and fully qualified nursing team

The practice also operates a successful therapy-led model, helping clinicians manage workload efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care.

📈 Professional Development & Support

This role offers strong clinical and professional support, including:

• Regular in-house CPD opportunities
• Access to a large national clinical support network
• Practice-level marketing support to help grow private dentistry
• Discounted courses and training opportunities (including orthodontics and implants)
• Savings on laboratory fees

You’ll also benefit from a strong clinical governance structure and dedicated support systems, allowing you to focus fully on delivering excellent patient care.

📍 Location & Accessibility

• Darlington, County Durham
• Close to the town centre
• Approximately 15 miles from Middlesbrough and 20 miles from Durham City
• Free roadside parking available

🌟 Why Join?

• Established NHS list ready to inherit
• Excellent private growth potential
• Modern, fully equipped practice
• Strong multidisciplinary team support
• Access to training and development opportunities
• Stable long-term opportunity within a respected national dental group

If you’re an Associate Dentist looking for a well-supported role with strong NHS stability and private growth opportunities in Darlington, this position offers an excellent balance of clinical support, earning potential, and professional development.
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

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