Private & NHS Dentist/North West & NI

Associate Dentists Opportunities Across the North West & Northern Ireland

Liverpool / Manchester / Preston / Blackburn

Are you looking for a role that fits your clinical strengths, interests and long-term goals, rather than being squeezed into a fixed diary?

We are expanding across Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Blackburn. With 100+ surgeries across the North West of England and Northern Ireland, we are able to offer associate positions tailored around your dentistry skills and passions.

A Role Designed Around You

Whether your focus is:

General NHS dentistry Cosmetic and aesthetic work Clear aligners & smile design Oral surgery or implants Preventive-led dentistry Building a strong mixed portfolio

We will work with you to place you in a practice where your skills are genuinely valued and supported.

Flexible days and hours available (minimum 8 hours per working day).

We will align your availability with practice demand to create a structure that works for both you and the team.

Why Now Is a Great Time to Join

With upcoming NHS reforms in 2026 focusing more on prevention, quality outcomes and improved flexibility, this is a key time to join a group that is proactively investing in both NHS stability and structured private growth.

Across our practices, we are investing in:

Stronger private patient acquisition systems AI-driven enquiry management (including Boxly systems) Treatment Coordinator-led case acceptance support Digital marketing and cosmetic growth strategies Upgraded clinical equipment to support advanced treatments

This creates genuine earning potential, not just a theoretical “private opportunity.”

The Clinical Environment

You will work alongside:

Fully qualified, experienced dental nurses Direct Access Therapists Dedicated Treatment Coordinators (in selected sites) Experienced Practice Managers Supportive Principal Dentists Regional clinical and operational leadership

Our practices are modern, well-equipped and digitally integrated, featuring:

Digital radiography Rotary endodontics Intraoral scanners (in selected sites) Modern decontamination rooms High-quality materials and clinical support Established patient lists with strong demand

You will have full clinical freedom within a supportive and structured environment.

What We’re Looking For

GDC-registered dentist Performer number (for NHS roles) Strong communication skills A positive, team-oriented mindset Commitment to high-quality patient care

Whether you are an experienced associate, developing your private portfolio, or seeking a more balanced and supported structure, we can build a role around you.

Let’s Have a Confidential Conversation

If you're exploring your options and would like to discuss opportunities across Liverpool, Manchester, Preston or Blackburn, I would be very happy to speak privately.

Please send your CV to: Joanne.parfitt@smartdentalcare.co.uk, or simply reply to this advert.

We can arrange a confidential and informal discussion about the type of role that would suit you best.

Your next position doesn’t have to be “just another associate job.” Let’s find the right fit.