Associate Dentist

Blackpool, Lancashire, North West, England
Competitive
Expiry date:16 Dec 2026
Start date:17 Sep 2026
🦷 Associate Dentist | Blackpool | 40–45% Private

Fully Private | 2–5 Days | Established Patient Base | Dentally | Flexible Working

💷 A Private Opportunity With Room to Build

Looking for a private Associate position that gives you flexibility over your working week, an established patient base and the opportunity to grow your own private diary?

A fully private dental practice in Blackpool is looking to welcome an ambitious and personable Associate Dentist to its established clinical team.

With 2–5 days per week available and a negotiable 40–45% private split, the position can be tailored around your current commitments and career plans.

Whether you're looking for a couple of days alongside another role or you're ready to build a more substantial private diary, the practice is open to discussing the right arrangement.

Most importantly, they're looking for someone who wants to put down roots, build lasting patient relationships and develop with the practice long-term.

⭐ The Opportunity at a Glance

📍 Blackpool
🦷 Associate Dentist
🏥 100% Private Practice
📅 2–5 days per week
💷 40–45% private split – negotiable DOE
👥 Established patient base
💻 Dentally
🦷 Invisalign, implants & endodontics
🤝 Experienced clinical team
📈 Scope to develop your own patient following
🎯 Clinical autonomy

📋 The Role

Contract: Permanent
Practice Type: Fully Private
Days: 2–5 days per week
Software: Dentally
Private Split: 40–45% negotiable DOE

The practice can accommodate a range of working patterns, depending on your availability.

You may be looking for:

📅 2 days per week
📅 3–4 days per week
📅 A full 5-day working week

Your preferred days can be discussed during the recruitment process.

🕒 Working Hours

The current opening pattern is:

Monday: 09:00–17:00
Tuesday: 09:00–19:00
Wednesday: 09:00–17:00
Thursday: 09:00–17:00
Friday: 09:00–17:00
Saturday: 09:00–15:00 — 1 in 3 rota

The exact working pattern will depend on the number of days agreed and your availability.

💰 Start With a Patient Base — Then Build Your Own

A significant advantage of this opportunity is that you're not necessarily starting from scratch.

The practice already has an established private patient base, providing a foundation from which you can build your own patient following and develop a sustainable private diary.

As your patient base grows, you'll have the opportunity to develop your treatment offering and build longer-term relationships with patients.

This could allow you to:

✨ Establish your own private following
✨ Build long-term patient relationships
✨ Develop your clinical interests
✨ Expand the treatments you provide
✨ Grow your private diary
✨ Increase your private income over time

🏥 Work Within a Fully Private Setting

This is an established 100% private practice with a modern clinical environment and an experienced clinical and support team.

You'll have the freedom to provide comprehensive private dentistry while working alongside colleagues within a collaborative setting.

The practice offers:

✨ Fully private patient base
✨ Modern surgeries
✨ Dentally digital workflow
✨ Experienced clinical and support team
✨ Comprehensive private dentistry
✨ Patient-focused approach
✨ Collaborative environment
✨ Opportunities for ongoing clinical development

🦷 A Varied Private Caseload

The practice offers a broad range of private dentistry, with Associates having the opportunity to work across:

🦷 General Dentistry
✨ Invisalign
🔩 Dental Implants
🩺 Endodontics

If you already have experience in these areas, there is scope to utilise those skills within your role.

Equally, the practice is open to clinicians who want to develop their clinical interests and broaden the range of treatments they provide.

🩺 Your Clinical Role

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your patients and deliver comprehensive private dental care from consultation through to treatment.

Your role will include:

✔️ Providing high-quality private dental treatment
✔️ Carrying out consultations and treatment planning
✔️ Building and developing your patient base
✔️ Discussing appropriate treatment options with patients
✔️ Delivering excellent clinical care
✔️ Maintaining accurate clinical records
✔️ Developing strong, long-term patient relationships
✔️ Working closely with the nursing and wider clinical team
✔️ Supporting patients throughout their treatment journey
✔️ Developing your clinical interests and treatment offering

The practice is looking for someone who wants to become a valued and established member of the team, rather than simply looking for a short-term position.

👤 Who Are They Looking For?

The ideal candidate will be a confident, personable and patient-focused Dentist who is comfortable providing general private dentistry and keen to continue developing professionally.

Essential:

✔️ GDC-registered Dentist
✔️ Confident providing general dental care
✔️ Strong communication skills
✔️ Excellent patient-management skills
✔️ Professional and ethical approach
✔️ Patient-focused attitude
✔️ Commitment to high clinical standards

⭐ Additional experience that would be advantageous:
Private dentistry
Invisalign / Invisalign accreditation
Dental implants
Endodontics / advanced root canal treatment
Additional postgraduate qualifications
Existing private patient following

Experience across every area isn't essential. The practice is particularly interested in ambitious and personable clinicians who want to build a successful long-term private career.

🌟 What This Position Offers

For the right Associate Dentist, this is an opportunity to combine flexibility with an established platform for private dentistry.

You'll have:

💷 40–45% private split
📅 Flexible 2–5 day working week
🏥 100% private practice
👥 Established patient base
📈 Opportunity to build your own following
💻 Dentally digital workflow
🦷 Invisalign, implant & endodontic exposure
🎯 Scope to develop your clinical interests
🤝 Experienced clinical and support team
🩺 Strong clinical autonomy
🚀 Long-term private career opportunity

🚀 Looking for Your Next Private Position?

If you're an Associate Dentist in Blackpool looking for a permanent private opportunity with flexibility around your working week, an existing patient base and room to develop your own diary, this position is worth exploring.

The practice can consider 2–5 days per week, making it suitable for a range of working preferences — from a couple of days alongside another role through to a more substantial private commitment.

📩 Apply today for a confidential discussion and further details.

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