Associate Dentist
Bournemouth, South West, England
Competitive
Expiry date:18 Jan 2027
Start date:20 Oct 2026
🦷 Associate Dentist | Private Practice | Bournemouth
Permanent | 1–4 Days per Week | 40–50% Private Split | Flexible Working | Clinical Development
Are you an ambitious Associate Dentist looking to grow your private patient base within a practice that prioritises clinical quality, patient relationships and a personalised approach to care?
An excellent opportunity is available to join an established private dental practice in Bournemouth, offering flexibility around working days and the opportunity to shape your clinical diary around your skills, experience and areas of interest.
This role would suit a dentist who enjoys taking the time to understand patients' needs, discussing treatment options thoroughly and delivering high-quality care without the pressure of a fast-paced, high-volume corporate environment.
The practice is particularly interested in clinicians with a defined area of expertise, a portfolio of clinical cases and the ambition to develop a strong, sustainable private patient book with the benefit of mentorship and ongoing support.
📍 The Opportunity
Position: Associate Dentist
Location: Bournemouth
Contract: Permanent
Practice Type: Fully private
Working Pattern: 1–4 days per week, depending on skillset and clinical interests
Dental Software: Dentally
Start Date: ASAP
Working days are flexible, with the opportunity shaped around the successful candidate's clinical abilities and interests. As your patient base grows, there is potential for your diary to become increasingly tailored to the treatments you most enjoy providing.
💷 Remuneration
40–50% private split, negotiable depending on experience and clinical interests.
The practice is looking for a dentist who can contribute to its clinical offering while developing a loyal patient base over time. The remuneration reflects the opportunity to build a longer-term position around your strengths, supported by mentorship and a patient-focused approach.
🦷 Clinical Environment
The practice places a strong emphasis on comprehensive treatment planning, patient communication and quality of care.
Treatment plans can be extensive, with fees sometimes reaching four or five figures. Clinicians are encouraged to take the time needed to understand patients' concerns, explain treatment options and guide them through their care.
Appointments may involve two to three hours with a patient where the nature and complexity of the consultation require it. This environment is best suited to a dentist who values attention to detail, clinical quality and building patient trust rather than working at volume.
🔍 Clinical Interests & Areas of Expertise
The practice is keen to hear from dentists who can demonstrate a particular clinical strength and evidence of their work.
Relevant skills and interests may include:
Cosmetic dentistry and comprehensive private treatment planning.
Endodontics and root canal treatment — a particularly valuable additional skillset.
Dental implants — relevant qualifications, training and solid practical experience.
Other established clinical interests that could support the development of a tailored private patient book.
A portfolio of completed cases demonstrating your clinical ability would be advantageous.
🧩 The Role & Your Development
As an Associate Dentist, you'll have the opportunity to:
Deliver comprehensive private treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Build lasting relationships through excellent communication and continuity of care.
Develop your patient book around your clinical strengths and areas of interest.
Work towards a diary that increasingly reflects your preferred treatments.
Receive mentorship and coaching to support your professional development.
Contribute to a collaborative team that values clinical quality and patient experience.
The practice is looking for someone who is open to feedback, willing to learn and prepared to invest in developing their caseload over time.
✅ What We're Looking For
Essential:
GDC registration.
A reliable, professional and patient-focused approach.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with patients.
The ability to work collaboratively and integrate well with the existing team.
Resilience, a positive attitude and openness to coaching.
The ambition and clinical ability to develop a strong private patient book.
Particularly desirable:
A defined clinical niche or special interest.
A portfolio of clinical cases demonstrating the quality of your work.
Strong endodontic skills, particularly root canal treatment.
Implant qualifications, training and solid practical experience.
🌟 Why Consider This Opportunity?
Flexible working pattern of 1–4 days per week.
Competitive 40–50% private split, negotiable depending on skillset.
A patient-centred environment focused on quality rather than high-volume dentistry.
Time to develop meaningful patient relationships and comprehensive treatment plans.
Opportunity to build a patient book around your clinical interests.
Mentorship and coaching to support your development.
Potential to establish a distinctive clinical portfolio within private dentistry.
📩 Interested in Finding Out More?
If you're a GDC-registered Associate Dentist looking to develop your private career in an environment that values clinical quality, patient experience and individual strengths, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this Associate Dentist position in Bournemouth.
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 | 1–4 Days per Week | 40–50% Private Split | Flexible Working | Clinical Development
Are you an ambitious Associate Dentist looking to grow your private patient base within a practice that prioritises clinical quality, patient relationships and a personalised approach to care?
An excellent opportunity is available to join an established private dental practice in Bournemouth, offering flexibility around working days and the opportunity to shape your clinical diary around your skills, experience and areas of interest.
This role would suit a dentist who enjoys taking the time to understand patients' needs, discussing treatment options thoroughly and delivering high-quality care without the pressure of a fast-paced, high-volume corporate environment.
The practice is particularly interested in clinicians with a defined area of expertise, a portfolio of clinical cases and the ambition to develop a strong, sustainable private patient book with the benefit of mentorship and ongoing support.
📍 The Opportunity
Position: Associate Dentist
Location: Bournemouth
Contract: Permanent
Practice Type: Fully private
Working Pattern: 1–4 days per week, depending on skillset and clinical interests
Dental Software: Dentally
Start Date: ASAP
Working days are flexible, with the opportunity shaped around the successful candidate's clinical abilities and interests. As your patient base grows, there is potential for your diary to become increasingly tailored to the treatments you most enjoy providing.
💷 Remuneration
40–50% private split, negotiable depending on experience and clinical interests.
The practice is looking for a dentist who can contribute to its clinical offering while developing a loyal patient base over time. The remuneration reflects the opportunity to build a longer-term position around your strengths, supported by mentorship and a patient-focused approach.
🦷 Clinical Environment
The practice places a strong emphasis on comprehensive treatment planning, patient communication and quality of care.
Treatment plans can be extensive, with fees sometimes reaching four or five figures. Clinicians are encouraged to take the time needed to understand patients' concerns, explain treatment options and guide them through their care.
Appointments may involve two to three hours with a patient where the nature and complexity of the consultation require it. This environment is best suited to a dentist who values attention to detail, clinical quality and building patient trust rather than working at volume.
🔍 Clinical Interests & Areas of Expertise
The practice is keen to hear from dentists who can demonstrate a particular clinical strength and evidence of their work.
Relevant skills and interests may include:
Cosmetic dentistry and comprehensive private treatment planning.
Endodontics and root canal treatment — a particularly valuable additional skillset.
Dental implants — relevant qualifications, training and solid practical experience.
Other established clinical interests that could support the development of a tailored private patient book.
A portfolio of completed cases demonstrating your clinical ability would be advantageous.
🧩 The Role & Your Development
As an Associate Dentist, you'll have the opportunity to:
Deliver comprehensive private treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Build lasting relationships through excellent communication and continuity of care.
Develop your patient book around your clinical strengths and areas of interest.
Work towards a diary that increasingly reflects your preferred treatments.
Receive mentorship and coaching to support your professional development.
Contribute to a collaborative team that values clinical quality and patient experience.
The practice is looking for someone who is open to feedback, willing to learn and prepared to invest in developing their caseload over time.
✅ What We're Looking For
Essential:
GDC registration.
A reliable, professional and patient-focused approach.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with patients.
The ability to work collaboratively and integrate well with the existing team.
Resilience, a positive attitude and openness to coaching.
The ambition and clinical ability to develop a strong private patient book.
Particularly desirable:
A defined clinical niche or special interest.
A portfolio of clinical cases demonstrating the quality of your work.
Strong endodontic skills, particularly root canal treatment.
Implant qualifications, training and solid practical experience.
🌟 Why Consider This Opportunity?
Flexible working pattern of 1–4 days per week.
Competitive 40–50% private split, negotiable depending on skillset.
A patient-centred environment focused on quality rather than high-volume dentistry.
Time to develop meaningful patient relationships and comprehensive treatment plans.
Opportunity to build a patient book around your clinical interests.
Mentorship and coaching to support your development.
Potential to establish a distinctive clinical portfolio within private dentistry.
📩 Interested in Finding Out More?
If you're a GDC-registered Associate Dentist looking to develop your private career in an environment that values clinical quality, patient experience and individual strengths, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this Associate Dentist position in Bournemouth.
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.
