Associate Dentist (Private & Mixed) - High Earnings, Autonomy & Support - O'Farrell Staunton, Newry
Start: January 2026 (12-month maternity cover, with a genuine option to stay on permanently)
Hours: Full- or part-time (minimum 2 days)
Are you a motivated Associate Dentist who wants excellent earning potential, clinical freedom, and the chance to work in a practice that genuinely invests in you?
We’re looking for a colleague to join us for a 12-month maternity cover, with the option to take on a long-term position if it's the right fit.
What Makes This Role Stand Out
✔ Strong Private Potential, with clear, realistic earning opportunities
Our associates benefit from established, high-value private demand, driven by active digital marketing and a loyal patient base.
✔ Full Clinical Autonomy
You choose the materials, labs, and treatment approach that work best for your patients.
✔ Modern Digital Practice
6 surgeries | Trios 3 scanner | OPG | digital workflow throughout | fully computerised | supportive TCO structure.
✔ Mentorship & Specialist Support
If you want to develop your skills in implants, short-term ortho, oral surgery or aesthetic dentistry, our specialist team is here to support and collaborate, not compete.
✔ Protected Time & Strong Clinical Support
1. Excellent nursing ratio
2. TCO support for private treatment planning
3. Qualified, experienced Practice Manager
4. Clinical diaries designed to avoid burnout
Why Dentists Love Working Here
5. Consistent patient flow with minimal gaps
6. Excellent UDA rates and a sustainable NHS component
7. Low staff turnover and a genuinely friendly, stable team
8. A practice that invests in technology and CPD
9. Option to stay on permanently if you love it here (most do!)
Why Newry Works
Perfectly positioned between Belfast and Dublin, Newry gives you:
10. Lower cost of living with easy access to both cities
11. Beautiful outdoor spaces (Mourne Mountains, Carlingford Lough)
12. Great food, culture, and a welcoming community
13. A great place to settle or commute from
Who We’re Looking For
14. GDC-registered Associate Dentist
15. Confident with Mixed dentistry
16. Interest in restorative, aesthetic, or short-term ortho is a bonus
17. A clinician who values teamwork, excellence, and patient-centred care
Ready to Join a High-Support, High-Potential Practice?
We’d love to hear from you. 'Apply' now and discover why associates thrive at O’Farrell Staunton