Associate Dentist jobs in Manchester

Associate Dentist– NHS Focused

Location: Manchester, UK
Position: Associate Dentist – 3 days per week
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: January 2026
NHS Commitment: 5,000 UDAs
UDA Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Holly House Dental

Holly House Dental is a well-established mixed dental practice in Manchester, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and high-quality dentistry.

We have a highly experienced and supportive team of general dentists and in-house specialists, including an Endodontist, Orthodontist, dentist with a special interest in Periodontics and an Implantologist, alongside experienced treatment coordinators and a dedicated support team.

We are also an established specialist referral practice, attracting patients from across the region for advanced and complex dental care. This provides an excellent environment for an experienced associate looking to work alongside clinicians with a wide range of expertise.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced NHS Associate Dentist to join our team 3 days per week.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 5–10 years of post-graduate experience, with a strong background in NHS dentistry and a proven ability to manage an established patient base independently.

Most importantly, we are looking for a clinician who is passionate about patient care, puts the patient first and takes pride in building trusting, long-term relationships with those they look after.

You will take over a well-maintained NHS patient list, with a commitment of approximately 5,000 UDAs. The role offers the stability of an established NHS workload while providing significant scope to develop your private dentistry.

Key features of the role:

• 3 days per week
• Approximately 5,000 UDAs
• Competitive UDA rate, reflective of experience
• Established NHS patient list
• Excellent opportunity for additional private earnings
• Supportive and experienced clinical team
• Access to in-house specialists and referral pathways
• Modern, well-equipped practice
• Long-term opportunity within an established practice

Private Dentistry Opportunities

Although the role is primarily NHS-focused, there is excellent potential to develop your private income.

A significant number of patients from our existing NHS patient base choose to proceed with private treatment where appropriate, creating natural opportunities for an associate who enjoys providing a broader range of treatments.

You will also have the opportunity to work alongside our specialist clinicians and benefit from the practice's established reputation for advanced dentistry.

Our Facilities

Holly House Dental is equipped with modern technology and facilities to support high-quality clinical care, including:

• Dental operating microscope
• CBCT scanner
• Digital intraoral scanners
• Intraoral cameras
• Dedicated photography studio
• Conference and training suite
• Modern clinical facilities and equipment

Comprehensive Support

You will be supported by an experienced and dedicated team, including:

• Experienced dental nurses
• Hygienist
• Oral Health Educator
• Treatment Coordinators
• Specialist clinicians
• Experienced practice management team

Our collaborative approach means you will have access to support and expertise whenever you need it.

Professional Development

We actively encourage professional development and clinical growth.

You will benefit from:

• Mentorship and support from experienced clinicians
• Access to specialist colleagues
• CPD and learning opportunities
• Opportunities to develop your clinical interests
• Potential for long-term career progression within the practice

AI-Assisted Clinical Notes

We use Heidi AI, an advanced AI-powered medical scribe, to assist with clinical documentation.

By converting real-time patient conversations into structured clinical notes, Heidi helps streamline record keeping, improve efficiency and reduce the administrative burden on clinicians.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced and reliable clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality NHS dentistry.

Essential:

• GDC registration
• Active NHS Performer Number
• Strong NHS dentistry experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with patients
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Ideally, you will have:

• 5–10 years' post-graduate experience
• A strong track record in NHS dentistry
• Experience managing an established NHS patient list
• An interest in developing your private dentistry alongside your NHS commitment

Why Join Holly House Dental?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NHS dentist looking for a stable, long-term position within a supportive and progressive practice.

You will have the security of an established NHS patient list, the support of experienced colleagues and specialists, and the opportunity to significantly develop your private earnings over time.

If you are an experienced NHS dentist who takes pride in providing excellent patient care and is looking for a practice where you can build a long-term career, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

For more information about Holly House Dental and the services we provide, please visit:

www.hollyhousedental.co.uk

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person