Associate Dentist
Braintree, Essex, East Anglia, England
Competitive
Expiry date:25 Jun 2026
Start date:27 Mar 2026
🦷 Associate Dentist Position – Braintree, Essex
Permanent Role | Mixed NHS & Private | Immediate Start
A well-established, independently run dental practice in Braintree is looking to recruit an Associate Dentist to join its friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking a balanced NHS/private role within a practice that genuinely prioritises professional development and patient care.
🏥 About the Practice
This forward-thinking clinic offers a mix of NHS and private treatments, with a strong emphasis on quality dentistry and long-term patient relationships. The team takes pride in maintaining a collaborative, low-pressure environment where clinicians can thrive.
💷 Earnings & Contract
The successful candidate will provide high-quality general dentistry while also having the opportunity to grow their private offering. The practice actively supports clinicians who want to expand into areas such as implants, orthodontics, and cosmetic treatments.
👩⚕️ Candidate Profile
Essential:
Get in touch now to learn more or arrange a confidential discussion.
Dental Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private Dental services. We supply work to Dental Nurses, Dental Receptionists, Practice Managers, Dental Hygienists and Dentists. We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Dental Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Permanent Role | Mixed NHS & Private | Immediate Start
A well-established, independently run dental practice in Braintree is looking to recruit an Associate Dentist to join its friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking a balanced NHS/private role within a practice that genuinely prioritises professional development and patient care.
🏥 About the Practice
This forward-thinking clinic offers a mix of NHS and private treatments, with a strong emphasis on quality dentistry and long-term patient relationships. The team takes pride in maintaining a collaborative, low-pressure environment where clinicians can thrive.
- Mixed practice offering general, cosmetic, and advanced treatments
- Services include implants, Invisalign, and aesthetic dentistry
- Supportive team with a strong focus on mentoring and development
- Well-organised systems using Dentally software
- Established patient base with ongoing demand for private care
- Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Total: 36 hours per week
- Minimum commitment: 25 hours (flexibility available)
💷 Earnings & Contract
- £24 per UDA (gross)
- 50% private split
- Consistent opportunity to increase private income
- Flexible allocation of NHS and private work
The successful candidate will provide high-quality general dentistry while also having the opportunity to grow their private offering. The practice actively supports clinicians who want to expand into areas such as implants, orthodontics, and cosmetic treatments.
👩⚕️ Candidate Profile
Essential:
- GDC registered with the right to work in the UK
- Confident delivering general dentistry in a mixed setting
- Strong communication skills and patient-focused approach
- Reliable, ethical, and professional
- Interest in developing additional clinical skills
- Enthusiasm for private dentistry growth
- Open to mentorship and continuous development
- Competitive UDA rate and private earnings potential
- Genuine in-practice mentoring and clinical support
- Flexible working hours with realistic expectations
- Opportunity to grow private treatments alongside NHS work
- Friendly, team-oriented culture with a patient-first mindset
- Efficient, modern systems to support your workflow
Get in touch now to learn more or arrange a confidential discussion.
Dental Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private Dental services. We supply work to Dental Nurses, Dental Receptionists, Practice Managers, Dental Hygienists and Dentists. We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Dental Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
