Job Description

Associate Dentist - Maternity Cover (with option for permanent days)

Location:

Drayton Dental Care, Norwich

Start Date:

Thursday availability from

November

, Wednesday from

14th January

, full maternity cover from

1st February 2026

About Us

Drayton Dental Care is a well-established,

family run private practice

, delivering high-quality care in a calm and caring environment. We take pride in our

patient focused ethos

, where clinical excellence and genuine relationships sit at the heart of everything we do.

Our team combines experience with a supportive, collaborative culture. We invest in our people and actively encourage professional growth.

Learning support and mentoring are available

for clinicians looking to advance their skills, whether in restorative, cosmetic, or digital dentistry.

We are now looking for an

Associate Dentist

to join our experienced clinical team to

cover maternity leave across specific days

, with the

potential to continue long-term

as part of our growing practice.

Position Details

Maternity Cover Days:

Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Permanent Days:

Wednesday and Tuesday (from October 2026 onwards)

Start Date:

Thursday

- available

immediately

Wednesday

- available from

14th January 2026

Full maternity cover

- from

1st February 2026

Type:

Part-time (potential to extend or become full-time depending on return date)

What We Offer

Established patient base with strong recall list A modern, well-equipped practice with digital radiography and intraoral scanners Supportive, professional team environment Stable patient flow and opportunities for private treatment Friendly, collaborative workplace culture Long standing team members

About You

GDC-registered dentist with clinical confidence and a commitment to excellent patient care At least

2 years post-qualification

(5+ years preferred) Competent in general dentistry with a patient-centred approach Excellent communication and team collaboration skills Comfortable working independently and managing both routine and advanced cases Keen to grown and develop with new opportunities

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry (required)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years (private/NHS mixed practice experience preferred)

Licence/Certification:

GDC Registration (required)

Work Location:

In person -

Drayton Dental Care, 10 School Road, Drayton, Norwich NR8 6DN

www.draytondental.co.uk

If you're a motivated, ethical, and patient-focused clinician looking for a supportive team and steady workflow, we would love to hear from you.

Sponsorship available for candidates currently based in the UK.

To apply

, please send your CV and a brief cover note to

manager@draytondental.co.uk

.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Free parking On-site parking UK visa sponsorship
Experience:

Dentistry: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

GDC Registration (required)
Work Location: In person