Job Description:
Associate Dentist Stafford
We are seeking a caring and committed Associate Dentist to join our Stafford team. We already have a waiting list of patients from local care homes and supported living facilities who require access to high-quality dental treatment.
This is a clinic-based role where patients are transported to our surgery as part of our domiciliary-focused service. It offers a highly rewarding opportunity for a dentist who values accessibility in dentistry and wants to improve oral health outcomes for elderly and vulnerable patients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide routine and preventative dental care to patients brought to the clinic from care homes and supported living settings
* Carry out examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning with sensitivity to patients medical and personal needs
* Work collaboratively with carers, families, and care home staff to ensure comfort and continuity of care
* Maintain accurate, detailed clinical records in line with safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety standards
* Support the practice in developing its domiciliary and accessibility-focused dental care services
Requirements:
* GDC registration and right to work in the UK
* Current professional indemnity cover
* Experience with elderly or medically compromised patients is an advantage
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Compassionate, professional, and patient-centred approach
What We Offer:
* A supportive, fully equipped clinic with patients ready and waiting to be seen
* Flexible working hours and autonomy in clinical decision-making
* A friendly, experienced team providing both administrative and clinical support
* CPD and opportunities for professional development
* The chance to make a real difference to patients often underserved by traditional dental services