Associate Dentists
Opportunities Across the North West & Northern Ireland Liverpool /Manchester /Preston /Blackburn Are you looking for a role that fits your clinical strengths, interests and long-term goals,rather than being squeezed into a fixed diary?
We are expanding across Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Blackburn. With
100+ surgeries across the North West of England and Northern Ireland, we are able to offer associate positions tailored around your dentistry skills and passions.
A Role Designed Around You Whether your focus is:
General NHS dentistry
Cosmetic and aesthetic work
Clear aligners & smile design
Oral surgery or implants
Preventive-led dentistry
Building a strong mixed portfolio
We will work with you to place you in a practice where your skills are genuinely valued and supported.
Flexible days and hours available
(minimum 8 hours per working day).
We will align your availability with practice demand to create a structure that works for both you and the team.
Why Now Is a Great Time to Join With upcoming NHS reforms in 2026 focusing more on prevention, quality outcomes and improved flexibility, this is a key time to join a group that is proactively investing in both NHS stability and structured private growth.
Across our practices, we are investing in:
Stronger private patient acquisition systems
AI-driven enquiry management (including Boxly systems)
Treatment Coordinator-led case acceptance support
Digital marketing and cosmetic growth strategies
Upgraded clinical equipment to support advanced treatments
This creates genuine earning potential,not just a theoretical “private opportunity.”
The Clinical Environment You will work alongside:
Fully qualified, experienced dental nurses
Direct Access Therapists
Dedicated Treatment Coordinators (in selected sites)
Experienced Practice Managers
Supportive Principal Dentists
Regional clinical and operational leadership
Our practices are modern, well-equipped and digitally integrated, featuring:
Digital radiography
Rotary endodontics
Intraoral scanners (in selected sites)
Modern decontamination rooms
High-quality materials and clinical support
Established patient lists with strong demand
You will have full clinical freedom within a supportive and structured environment.
What We’re Looking For
GDC-registered dentist
Performer number (for NHS roles)
Strong communication skills
A positive, team-oriented mindset
Commitment to high-quality patient care
Whether you are an experienced associate, developing your private portfolio, or seeking a more balanced and supported structure, we can build a role around you.
Let’s Have a Confidential Conversation If you're exploring your options and would like to discuss opportunities across Liverpool, Manchester, Preston or Blackburn, I would be very happy to speak privately.
Please send your CV to: Joanne.parfitt@smartdentalcare.co.uk, or simply reply to this advert.
We can arrange a confidential and informal discussion about the type of role that would suit you best.
Your next position doesn’t have to be “ just another associate job .”Let’s find the right fit.
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