Job summary
Colchester Orthodontic Centre have a fantastic opportunity for a GDC registered specialist orthodontist to join our superb independent specialist orthodontic practice in Colchester, Essex. Very competitive employment package & benefits available.
We are looking for a highly professional, motivated and progressive individual with a clear focus on providing high standard private and NHS orthodontic treatment within an established flagship orthodontic specialist practice. The position offers an NHS caseload of up to 2000-4000 UOAs with excellent potential to build a significant private patient list.
On offer
* Full-time / part-time position available for immediate start.
* Mixed Private & NHS caseload
* High demand for private orthodontic treatment
* Experienced Principal willing to mentor as required
* Purpose built practice
* Large air con surgeries
* Orthodontic therapist support
* Digital radiography
* iTero intra oral scanners
* Experienced support staff
* Full clinical and clerical support
* Well managed appointment book, giving you the time to focus on patient care
* Dental Monitoring
* Treatment coordinators
* BDA Good Practice Scheme accredited
* Easy road & train access to London and the wonderful Suffolk/NE Essex coastlines
Main duties of the job
* A GDC registered orthodontic specialist
* An active performer number
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to deliver exceptional patient care with honesty, integrity and in line with GDC standards
* Strong teamwork skills with an enthusiastic attitude
* Passion for continuous learning and developmentAbility to work alongside manager and admin staff and encourage and support team development
* Work closely with the principal to develop and support practice growth plans
* Represent the practice ethos, values and culture and maintain professionalism and reputation
* Forward thinking approach with a vision to grow and commitment to continued development
* Ensure compliance with General Dental Council guidance, CQC and HTM 01-05 requirements
About us
Colchester Orthodontic Centre is a single site, 5 chair practice, located on the Colchester Business Park, offering a modern, well equipped working environment.
Colchester Orthodontic Centre offers parking facilities, and benefits from being close to the A12, and main bus and rail services.
If you are interested in working with a dynamic and expanding team, and you would like any further information, please contact our principal partner, Gareth Davies: gd@colchesterorthodontics.co.uk. We look forward to receiving your application.
Website: www.colchesterorthodontics.co.uk
Details
Date posted: 13 February 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 8003-17
Job locations: 872 The Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* A GDC registered orthodontic specialist
* An active performer number
Experience (Essential)
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to deliver exceptional patient care with honesty, integrity and in line with GDC standards
* Strong teamwork skills with an enthusiastic attitude
* Passion for continuous learning and development
* Ability to work alongside manager and admin staff and encourage and support team development
* Work closely with the principal to develop and support practice growth plans
* Represent the practice ethos, values and culture and maintain professionalism and reputation
* Forward thinking approach with a vision to grow and commitment to continued development
* Ensure compliance with General Dental Council guidance, CQC and HTM 01-05 requirements
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.
Employer details
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872 The Crescent, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
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