Job Summary
Wedgwood House Dental Practice in Stowmarket, Suffolk are looking for an experienced associate dentist to join our team for three days a week on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. This position is available immediately and would be offered on a short term contract until September. After this time we could offer a longer contract working 5 days a week if the right candidate was available.
Main duties of the job
We Offer:
* No compulsory weekends or evenings.
* Competitive pay.
* NHS Golden Handshake available on request.
This is an on-site role for an associate dentist who will be responsible for providing dental care and treatments to patients, conducting dental assessments, and maintaining patient records.
The position will ideally suit someone with at least 2-3 years of experience of NHS dentistry and now looking to grow a private book.
* Up to 3000 UDAs available (up to £15/UDA depending on experience, expectation 30UDAs/day, NHS pension).
* Labs 50:50.
* Private fees 50:50.
* Standard appointments are 15 mins for NHS exams and 20 mins for private exams. Treatment times based on your needs.
About Us
Established over 20 years ago by Dr Jillian M Geaney, Wedgwood House is large grade II listed premises with 5 spacious modern surgeries that are fully computerised with SoE EXACT, LED dental lighting, digital intraoral xrays and patient documentation, on-site OPG, and dedicated decontamination suite.
We have experienced reception and support staff, supported by a private dental hygienist and associate and principal dentists and lovely patients.
* Free car parking on site
* Comprehensive CPD package and monthly staff meetings
* Good transport links
* Many Google 5-star reviews.
* Foundation Dentist training practice
Details
Date posted
14 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - competitive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
8447-6
Job locations
100 Bury Street
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1HF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree (BDS or DDM).Up to date IRMER training.
* GDC registration and Indemnity Insurance.
* Right to work in the UK.
* Active NHS Performer number.
Experience
Essential
* Two clinical references.
* Clinical vaccinations.
* Excellent clinical and communication skills.
* Ability to work well in a team.
* Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
Person Specification
Essential
* Two clinical references.
* Clinical vaccinations.
* Excellent clinical and communication skills.
* Ability to work well in a team.
* Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
100 Bury Street
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1HF
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
100 Bury Street
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1HF
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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