Associate Dentist – Orchard House Dental Practice, Beckenham
Orchard House Dental Practice in Beckenham, Kent is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Associate Dentist to join our friendly and supportive team.
This position is for Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9:00am–6:00pm), with clear potential to expand for the right candidate as demand grows.
We are a predominantly private practice with an excellent local reputation, providing comprehensive general, preventative and cosmetic dentistry in a welcoming, family-focused environment. The successful candidate will take on a mainly private list, with a small NHS commitment primarily focused on children.
This role is best suited to a clinician who is confident in private dentistry and comfortable treatment planning in a predominantly private setting.
About the Role
You will:
* Provide high-quality general dentistry to a loyal and appreciative patient base
* Work predominantly with private patients, with limited NHS activity mainly for children
* Confidently present and deliver private treatment options
* Have scope to develop private treatments and grow your clinical interests
* Be supported by experienced nurses, reception team and hygiene services
* Contribute to our preventative, ethical and patient-centred approach
What We Offer
* Predominantly private patient base
* 45% private split
* Established list with strong private growth potential
* Modern, well-equipped surgeries
* CBCT/OPG machine and digital workflow with Lumina 3D Scanner
* Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment
* Long-term opportunity to increase days
About You
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
* Have a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in general practice
* Have demonstrable experience working in a private or predominantly private setting
* Are confident discussing and delivering private treatment plans
* Are GDC registered with an active Performer Number
* Maintain high clinical standards with a calm, professional chairside manner
* Communicate clearly, ethically and effectively with patients
* Are motivated to build long-term patient relationships
Practice Highlights
* Long-established practice in Beckenham with excellent patient feedback
* Preventative, family-focused ethos with strong private demand
* Digital workflow, CBCT/OPG and experienced clinical support team
* Convenient transport links and nearby parking
Job Type: Part-time
Days: Tuesday & Wednesday (9:00am–6:00pm) with potential to expand
Location: Orchard House Dental Practice, Beckenham, Kent
Work setting: In person
To apply, please email your CV to:
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £75,858.72-£308,079.40 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Beckenham BR3 3BQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
* Dental practice: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* GDC Registration (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person