PortmanDentex
Locum Dentist - Shore Road Dental & Implant Clinic, Holywood, Northern Ireland (Fixed Term Maternity Cover)
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Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Locum Dentist to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice team at Shore Road Dental and Implant Clinic, Holywood to cover a maternity leave from February 2027 for 9 months.
This is a temporary locum opportunity, with the potential for the right Clinician to explore a longer-term position within the practice as opportunities arise.
The role offers flexibility of up to four days per week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – making it an excellent opportunity for a clinician looking for a well-established practice with a fantastic and varied patient base.
What we’re offering:
- Locum Dentist position available for up to 4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- A temporary position with potential for a longer-term opportunity within the practice
- A fantastic and varied mix of Denplan, private and NHS patients
- A well-established patient base diary
- Modern, high-end technology and a well-equipped practice
- A highly experienced and supportive team of dental staff and clinicians
- A collaborative environment where clinicians can focus on delivering excellent patient care
- Great location with easy access to public transport
- Convenient parking facilities directly behind the practice
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians and benefit from their knowledge and support
- Access to ongoing training, development, CPD, mentoring and educational opportunities
- Potential career opportunities across the wider PortmanDentex network
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What you’ll get in return
By joining our practice, you’ll become part of a supportive team within the wider PortmanDentex group, giving you access to a large network of experienced clinicians and practice professionals.
We value our clinicians and aim to create an environment where you can work confidently, develop your skills and provide the highest standard of patient care.
You’ll benefit from:
- Clinical freedom to work with your preferred approach, materials, laboratories and referral pathways
- A supportive and experienced clinical and practice team
- Access to clinical mentoring and CPD
- Opportunities to develop your clinical skills through training, webinars and educational programmes
- Support from experienced Clinical Leads and colleagues across the wider group
- Strong practice systems and an established patient base
- Marketing, branding and business support where appropriate
- The opportunity to build relationships with patients and the wider practice team during your locum period
Why join us?
This role would suit a dentist looking for a short-term locum position with the added benefit of potential longer-term opportunities.
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Whether you are looking for a temporary role while considering your next career move, returning to dentistry, or simply wanting to experience a new practice environment, this could be a great opportunity to join a friendly and established team.
The combination of NHS, Denplan and private dentistry provides a varied and interesting clinical diary, while the supportive team environment means you’ll have colleagues around you who are committed to delivering excellent patient care.
If you’re a GDC-registered Dentist looking for a temporary locum opportunity of up to four days per week, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more, contact Vikki on [email protected] or 07780147110
Additional Information
- Contract Type: Locum
- PortmanDentex Location: Holywood - Shore Road Dental & Implant Clinic
- Vacancy Type: Dentist
- Department: Practices - NI/ROI
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.
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