Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team for 6-9 months' maternity cover in our Oldpark practice working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients.

We can offer:

NHS list available Digital X Rays SOE/Exact Practice Management software Rotary Endodontics

Benefits

5000 sign on bonus (pro rata) Paid CPD subscription Paid GDC registration for first year on the GDC register (newly qualified Dentists) 24-hour access to a GP and Mental Health services Family friendly working hours

Essential Criteria

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS or BChD or BDentS) Registered with the General Dental Council Must have completed a VT year

Responsibilities

As an Associate Dentist, your work will include:
educating patients on oral healthcare; examining teeth and diagnosing patients' dental conditions by using tools such as x-rays; assessing treatment options and agreeing treatment plans with patients; carrying out agreed clinical treatments such as restoring teeth affected by decay and treating gum disease; maintaining patients' dental records; training and leading a team of staff; marketing services to potential clients.

Person Specification

You will need to show:
manual dexterity and technical dental skills, plus the ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods; the ability to build relationships with patients and colleagues; high level communication and interpersonal skills, for interaction with patients of all ages and backgrounds; an interest in the welfare of others and a sympathetic manner, particularly to deal with patients' fears; good administrative and managerial abilities; * Information technology skills, due to the increasing use of computers for keeping records and accounts, and for digital imaging of radiographs and intra-oral photography.