At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality dental care and build long-term patient relationships.
- Company: Join Strand Dental, a well-established private practice in Worthing.
- Benefits: Competitive earnings potential, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional development and excellent earning potential.
- Why this job: Inherit a busy patient list and grow your career in a modern practice.
- Qualifications: GDC registration, NHS Performer Number, and at least one year of experience.
Join one of Sussex’s most established private dental practices. Strand Dental is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Dentist to join our friendly and experienced team in the heart of Worthing, West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for a general dentist to inherit a well-established, busy patient list from day one, comprising loyal private and Denplan patients, with excellent potential to further develop and grow.
The role currently offers 25.5 clinical hours per week, with flexibility to increase sessions. At Strand Dental, we are proud that many of our patients and team members have been with us for decades. We are therefore looking for a clinician who shares our passion for building long-term patient relationships and is committed to delivering outstanding levels of care.
About Strand Dental: Located close to the seafront in Worthing, Strand Dental has been caring for patients in Worthing and the surrounding areas for many years and has built an excellent reputation for high-quality dental care. We provide predominantly private dental care for adults alongside Denplan, as well as holding a small NHS contract for children's dentistry.
Our modern, fully computerised practice offers:
- Digital radiography throughout
- TRIOS intraoral scanner
- CBCT scanner
- Endodontic operating microscope
- Air-conditioned surgeries
- Modern equipment throughout
- A highly experienced and supportive clinical team
We are also a referral practice for:
- Dental implants
- Oral surgery
- Dentures
A supportive and experienced team: You will be joining a close-knit team of experienced dentists, hygienists, qualified dental nurses, dedicated decontamination nurses, experienced receptionists and a supportive Practice Manager.
The Opportunity:
- Start date: January 2027
- Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with potentially flexible scheduling
- Current clinical hours: 25.5 hours per week, with scope to increase
- Patient base: Established private and Denplan list ready to inherit
- Remuneration: Sliding-scale percentage
- Laboratory fees: 50%
- Current annual gross: £250,000–£270,000 for our busy current associate working an average of 3.5 days per week
There is excellent potential for the successful candidate to develop their patient base and increase their earnings through continued growth of their private list.
What We Are Looking For: We are seeking a caring, motivated and ambitious clinician who:
- Has excellent communication and patient care skills
- Confident discussing treatment options, estimates and treatment plans with patients
- Is committed to providing high-quality, ethical dentistry
- Is keen to develop their clinical skills and build long-term relationships with patients
- Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
- Has experience with clear aligner treatments
- Holds GDC registration
- Holds an active NHS Performer Number
- Has a minimum of one year’s experience in GDS/PDS or has completed DFT
Important Information: Please note that we are unable to provide support for NHS Performer List Validation by Experience (PLVE) or equivalence training.
General Dentist in Worthing employer: Strand Dental
Strand Dental is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment in Worthing, West Sussex. With flexible hours and a focus on high-quality patient care, you will have the opportunity to grow your practice while benefiting from a well-maintained patient list and a collaborative clinical team. The practice prioritises employee growth and satisfaction, making it an ideal place for dentists seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
