Lead Dentist

MediCruit is now Henry Schein Dental Recruitment, proud to be part of the Henry Schein group of companies. A new opportunity has become available for a Lead Dentist to join an established, fully PVT, boutique practice located in Barnet, EN5.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Days of work: Negotiable.

About the practice:

• A boutique, fully private dental group with an Outstanding CQC rating and an exceptional 87% score in the latest Great Place to Work survey.
• Our practices are designed as calm, contemporary sanctuaries, beautiful, spa-like environments that allow you to focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional patient care.
• Our teams are hand-selected for their warmth, skill, and genuine compassion.
• You will feel supported, inspired, and proud of the work you do.

This is a rare opportunity to join a state-of-the-art private dental environment and work alongside some of the UK’s most experienced clinicians. Guided by CALM: Community, Authenticity, Leadership, Mindfulness; Zental offers a premium culture where kindness, excellence, and integrity shape every patient experience.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Caring for patients in a tranquil, beautifully designed environment.
• Delivering high-quality dentistry with the time and space to do your best work.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, therapists, and nurses.
• Working with advanced digital workflows and premium materials.
• Leveraging our dedicated in-house laboratory producing bespoke, high-quality lab work.
• Supported by experienced Treatment Coordinators and an exceptional practice team.
• Building meaningful, long-term patient relationships based on empathy and trust.
• Backed by a leadership team that genuinely understands clinicians and their needs.

Essential Experience:

• GDC registered with proven experience in UK private dentistry (Minimum 5 years).
• Confident managing straightforward and complex cases with strong clinical judgement.
• A calm, reassuring manner with nervous or high expectation patients.
• Committed to meticulous planning and long-term outcomes.
• Strong growth mindset with ambition to continually improve.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with clinicians and practice leadership.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate experience in private practice.
• Interest in mentorship, peer discussion, and continuous professional development.

What You Gain by Joining:

• Full clinical freedom to treat patients based on best practice and professional judgement.
• Uncapped earning potential, rewarding excellence and dedication.
• Dedicated Treatment Coordinators supporting ethical case acceptance and patient communication.
• Strong, established marketing and brand strategies generating consistent premium consultations.
• A collaborative, clinician-centred brand building approach.
• Purpose-built practices equipped with advanced digital technology.
• Robust clinical governance and effective, supportive complaints handling.
• Access to mentorship, peer collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.

CALM, the values that define how we work and care for people:

• Community: We support one another and build uplifting, collaborative teams.
• Authenticity: We act with honesty, integrity, and compassion.
• Leadership: We take responsibility and maintain exceptionally high standards.
• Mindfulness: We stay calm, thoughtful, and solutions focused, even under pressure.

Are You Ready to Make a Change? If you are looking for an environment where your craft is respected, your wellbeing is protected, and your long-term future is supported, we would love to hear from you.

Address: 1st Floor, Pacific House, Stanier Way, Derby, DE21 6BF