Associate Dentist – Friday Afternoon Session
School Road Dental Practice
At School Road, we believe a practice works best when:
* Expectations are clear
* Systems are consistent
* Clinicians feel protected, not pressured
* Patients are treated fairly and professionally
* The wider team feels supported and valued
* And everyone understands how their work contributes to something bigger
We are a long-standing community practice. Many of our patients come to us through recommendation. Many have been with us for years. We take seriously our responsibility to care well for both the people who walk through our doors and the team who serve them.
As part of that commitment, we are strengthening our NHS "unscheduled" care structure to ensure it is delivered calmly, properly and professionally.
To support this, we are recruiting for:
Friday afternoons – 2:30pm to 6:00pm
£350 fixed fee per session
Locum-style arrangement
This session has been created deliberately as part of a considered plan so that we can meet NHS requirements responsibly while protecting continuity and stability for our existing self-employed clinicians.
What This Role Is (and Isn't)
This is not a chaotic emergency clinic.
It is a structured, triaged NHS unscheduled session, supported by:
* Clear reception protocols
* Defined escalation pathways
* A stable, experienced nursing and front-of-house team
* Leadership that plans ahead rather than reacts under pressure
You will not be left firefighting alone.
You will be stepping into a system that has been carefully thought through to protect patients, clinicians and the wider team.
The Kind of Dentist Who Will Fit Well
You'll feel at home here if you:
* Stay calm and measured when others feel pressure
* Appreciate clarity, structure and well-run systems
* Make sound clinical decisions with confidence
* Work efficiently while protecting quality
* Value fairness — for patients, colleagues and yourself
* Care about being part of a team, not just filling a diary
We are looking for someone grounded and professional.
Someone who takes pride in doing things properly.
Someone who understands that dentistry is not just about output — it is about responsibility, trust and contribution.
Why This Session Exists
We have created this dedicated session as part of a clear, forward-looking plan for the practice.
It allows us to:
* Deliver our NHS commitments properly and responsibly
* Ensure patients needing unscheduled care are seen promptly
* Maintain clinical quality and consistency
* Support a calm, well-organised reception team
* Protect sustainable workloads across the practice
* Continue serving our local community well
This is about building a structure that works well for patients, clinicians and the wider team — now and in the long term.
What You Can Expect
* A clear brief
* A supportive nursing and reception team
* Transparent communication
* Predictable scheduling
* Respect for your time
* Leadership that genuinely values its people
This is a straightforward, well-defined session within a stable, high-reputation practice (4.9★ from over 1,400 reviews).
If you are looking for a focused NHS session in a practice that values clarity, professionalism, community and long-term sustainability, we would love to hear from you.
Please send a CV and a brief note outlining your experience and availability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £350.00 per week
Expected hours: 3.5 per week
Work Location: In person