About this role
Job summary
Join David Neal Dental in Hastings and take over an established patient list, with up to 5,000 UDAs and the opportunity to develop your private work.
We are looking for a caring, motivated dentist who enjoys building relationships with patients and delivering high-quality dentistry. Full-time and part-time applications are welcome, with flexible working days Monday to Friday.
As part of our family-owned, dentist-led group, you will have support from experienced colleagues, our Clinical Director and our management team, alongside the clinical freedom to develop your interests.
An NHS Performer Number is essential. Visa sponsorship is available.
Main duties of the job
You will provide NHS general dental care to an established patient list, alongside private treatment where appropriate. Your duties will include examining patients, diagnosing dental conditions, developing treatment plans and providing preventive and restorative care.
You will help patients make informed decisions by explaining their treatment options clearly, including the benefits, risks and costs. You will maintain accurate clinical records, follow appropriate clinical and infection prevention procedures, and work closely with the wider practice team to deliver a positive patient experience.
About us
David Neal Dental is a family-owned, dentist-led group with practices in Hastings, Eastbourne, Northampton and Langport.
Our Hastings practice provides NHS and private dentistry to the local community, with an established patient base and an experienced team. The practice is fully digital, with access to in-house laboratory support across the group.
We value continuity of care, good communication and a welcoming environment for patients and colleagues. Our clinicians benefit from the support of our Clinical Director and operations team, with opportunities to share knowledge and develop their clinical interests.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are seeking an Associate Dentist to provide high-quality NHS and private dental care to an established patient list. The role offers up to 5,000 UDAs, opportunities to develop private work and flexible working days Monday to Friday.
You will undertake dental examinations, diagnose conditions and develop personalised treatment plans, providing preventive, restorative and general dental care within your clinical competence. You will explain treatment options, risks and costs clearly, obtain valid consent and help patients maintain their oral health.
You will manage an agreed UDA allocation while maintaining high standards of care, keeping accurate clinical records and completing NHS claims promptly. You will identify when specialist input is required and arrange appropriate referrals.
Working closely with nurses, reception colleagues and management, you will contribute to a welcoming patient experience. You will follow safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality and clinical governance requirements, while maintaining GDC registration, appropriate indemnity and continuing professional development.
We offer a fully digital practice, an experienced team, Clinical Director support and access to our in-house laboratory. Full-time and part-time applications are welcome. Visa sponsorship is available, subject to eligibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Applicants must hold a recognised dental qualification, full General Dental Council registration and inclusion on the NHS Dental Performers List for England. Appropriate professional indemnity must be in place before starting, with a commitment to maintaining registration and continuing professional development.
Experience Essential
Previous experience delivering NHS dentistry in England, managing a UDA allocation and providing private treatment is desirable. Familiarity with digital dental software and an interest in developing additional clinical skills would be welcomed.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name David Neal Dedicated Dental Care
Address David Neal Dental
25 Queens Road
HASTINGS
East Sussex
TN34 1QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://davidnealdental.co.uk/hastings/ (Opens in a new tab)