PortmanDentex
Clinical Leader / Associate Dentist
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**1. Associate Dentist (Full-Time – 5 Days/Week, Clinic-Based)
Location: Airdrie – Bankhouse Dental Care, PortmanDentex
About the Role We seek a confident and motivated Associate Dentist to join our forward-thinking dental practice in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. This opportunity is perfect for a dental professional looking to transition into private practice, build a large private patient list (converting from NHS), and receive tailored support from the practice team and Denplan.
Highlights of the Opportunity
- Flexible schedule: Up to 5 days per week (full-time surgery availability Monday–Friday)
- High demand: Strong private treatment demand
- Performance-based earnings: Excellent earning potential
- Modern environment: Spacious, contemporary surgeries
- Advanced tech: Full use of R4 clinical software
- Supportive team: Experienced Practice Manager and collaborative nursing team
- Referrals managed by practice: Orthodontics, sedation, oral surgery, and complex implant cases
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality private dental care while maintaining NHS standards
- Build and retain private patient relationships to grow private treatment uptake
- Provide a personalised, patient-focused experience in a mixed (public/private) practice
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records
- Collaborate with the wider practice team on clinical governance, patient care, and practice efficiency
- Adhere strictly to **all health & safety and GDC obligations
About You
- Qualifications:
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) or equivalent
- Current GDC registration and valid UK licensure
- Experience: Proven expertise in private dentistry (essential); independent working experience preferred
- Attributes:
- Communication skills: Warm, professional, and adaptable
- Clinician profile: Driveable, detail-oriented, and confident in patient management
- Attitude: Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
- тах: Open to mentoring (if accepted) or applicants from *overseas who require no supervision (ICOAM will consider)
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*Correction: Overseas applicants are welcome ((on self-employment basis licence only—no supervision required))
2. Clinician Engagement Lead (Part-Time – Mondays, Self-Employed
About the Role We are also seeking commercially-minded clinicians for the Clinician Engagement Lead role, supporting our practices across Scotland. This part-time position involves driving engagement, advocating for private practice, and supporting a portfolio of clinicians, including mentoring for local practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical & Commercial Leadership:
- Identify clinic engagement opportunities focused on private practice.
- Define and implement changes to drive private dentistry uptake.
- Colleague Support:
- Mentor other dentists to ensure practice success and improve patient outcomes.
- Partner with operational teams to enhance clinic performance/collaboration strategies.
- Synergy & Growth:
- Maintain consistency in clinical best practice while supporting business objectives.
- Utilize private practice experience/ownership to nurture growth within clinics.
About You
- Ideally:
- Previous mentor/educator experience or practice ownership skills.
- Firm skills in both clinical and leadership areas including:
- Dedicated communication & leadership (empathic, persuasive, inspiring).
- Willingness to work as a dentist within one of Portman Dentex practices during contract.
- Collaborative mindset for enabling shared goals across Portman University networks.
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About PortmanDentex
PortmanDentex operates as one of the leading private-focused dental groups in the UK, scaling from supportive initial surgeries to high-performance clinician-led practices. Currently, we:
- Serve 350+ dental surgeries across Scotland, Ireland, and England.
- Support and connect 4,000 clinical members.
- Promote a supportive ecosystem between clinicians, admin, and patient-facing roles.
Our culture prioritizes empowering independent thought while prioritising professional growth and clinical freedom.
Additional Information
Contract Type: Associate or Contractor positions (Mixed). Location: Airdrie (Bankhouse Dental practice)
Equality Commitment
Portman Bankhouse Dental remains an equal-opportunity employer, continuing its unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. We respect and celebrate candidates from all backgrounds:
- Color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or nationality.
- Generous benefits package, paid maternity/paternity leave and care available for full-timers.
Ready to Apply?
Contact: 📞 Aaliyah (Recruitment Representative) Phone: (07586 559680) Email: ****DentexRecruit@portmandentex.com
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Portman University undergraduate dental team preferred. Overseas applicants encouraged (provided full licensure compliance outside ICOAM).
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