Job Description

ASSOCIATE DENTIST - MATERNITY COVER

Contract:

Fixed term - 6 months (January - July 2026) (shorter timescale could be discussed)

Hours:

4 days per week (8.30am - 6.00pm) (discussions can be had about hours/days - could consider less hours)

Location:

Young Smile Dental Care Ltd, Units 1-3 Haughton Court, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8DW

Remuneration:

Competitive

Requirements:

Must have a BDS, GDC registration and ideally have had an NHS list number in Scotland previously (due to timescales involved)

OVERVIEW

We are looking for a caring and motivated Associate Dentist to join our team for a fixed term contract (ideally January - July 2026) to cover one of our Associate's maternity leave.

This vacancy is 4 days per week - 8.30am - 6pm. However, we are open to discussions regarding this.

You will be looking after a busy list of patients providing both NHS and private dentistry. You will be part of an experienced and friendly established team. See https://www.youngsmiledentalcare.co.uk/meet-the-team to see the existing team you would be part of.

To see what our team say about working here at YSDC to give you an idea of our culture - please see https://www.youngsmiledentalcare.co.uk/join-the-team

ABOUT US AT YSDC

Award winning,

independent

, family owned and operated dental practice in Alford, Aberdeenshire - established 2013; Mixed practice providing both

NHS and private

dentistry;

Modern and welcoming practice

, recently refurbished in 2024 with dedicated staff changing facilities and staff break out area with garden;

Five surgery practice

- Adec chairs, digital radiography, intraoral cameras, Kiroku (AI note taker), Wave One endo system; We use

Exact (SOE)

investing in all the up to date features to ensure the efficient running of the practice - Patient Portal, fully computerised Medical Histories, Clinipad, Online Booking, automated recalls, strong clinic zoning, text and email appointment reminders, short notice appointment function etc; All clinicians have the support of a

dedicated TCO

; Experienced

private Hygienist

; Strong

investment in technology

- intra oral cameras in each surgery, full digital radiography, iTero scanner, OPT machine; An

established and competent team

and we invest heavily in training; We work in a

collaborative

way as a team - so you would be working in a very

supportive environment

; We pride ourselves in providing

excellent patient care

in a relaxed and modern setting. We have an overall

5 star google rating

based on 207 google reviews. We also have a 5 star rating on Working Feedback and those can be found on our website; and

Free on street parking

immediately outside the practice.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy - please email a covering letter and your CV to recruitment@youngsmiledentalcare.co.uk. Alternatively, if you have any questions about the vacancy, please drop us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

Company events Free parking
Work Location: In person