Job Description

Private Associate Dentist Opportunity - Ripley, Derbyshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Associate Dentist to join our well-established, fully private dental practice in Ripley town centre.

Part-time applications welcome

Start date:

February 2026 onwards

Days available:

Tuesday and Wednesday (2 days per week)

About the Practice

We are a privately owned, three-surgery practice with a long-standing reputation for delivering premium-quality dentistry to a loyal and well-established patient base. Our experienced clinical and support team includes long-standing dental nurses and dental hygienists, ensuring a supportive and professional working environment.

The practice is modern and fully equipped with:

SOE clinical software Digital X-rays iTero scanner Fully computerised systems throughout

The Role

This position offers:

A full and stable list of private and Denplan patients Allocation of new patients, with consistent growth month on month The opportunity to develop and promote special interests A supportive team environment focused on high clinical standards and patient care

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and attention to detail Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills Have a patient-first approach to dentistry Show a commitment to postgraduate education and continuous professional development Have previous private practice experience (preferred but not essential)
Applications are welcomed from dentists currently working in mixed practices, provided they can demonstrate a strong commitment to postgraduate learning.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must be able to provide full compliance documentation, including:

BDS Qualification GDC registration Indemnity cover Current DBS check IRMER certification All other relevant compliance evidence

Salary & Interviews

Remuneration:

will be discussed at the initial interview

Interviews commencing:

January 2026
If you are looking to join a high-quality private practice with a strong reputation and a loyal patient base, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter. Any applications without this required information will not be replied to.

Job Type: Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ripley DE5 3DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

GDC Registration (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person