Associate Dentist; NHS

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Associate Dentist to join Ruabon Road Dental Practice on a self-employed basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced NHS dentist who is looking to join a well-established, supportive practice with a genuinely strong team culture and a busy patient base.

You’ll be joining an established team of experienced clinicians alongside a Dental Therapist and Hygienist, Dental Nurses and a supportive Administration Team.

The role will focus on
general NHS dentistry
, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who is confident working within the NHS Wales system and familiar with working to care packages.

You’ll have the opportunity to provide care to a genuinely varied patient base, from young children through to elderly patients, while building positive and lasting relationships within the practice.

The current associate is going on maternity leave, creating an opportunity to join the team on a temporary basis from
October 2026 until March 2027
.

• Monday - Wednesday:8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday:8:30am – 4:00pm

Although this is a 4 day per week position, we are happy to consider2 or 3 days per week
for the right candidate.

We're looking for an Associate Dentist who:

• Is
  GDC registered
  with the appropriate Wales Performer Number.
• Has experience working within
  NHS Wales
  .
• Is confident working with NHS care packages and comfortable providing general NHS dentistry across a broad patient demographic.
• Is hardworking, reliable and patient-focused.
• Enjoys working as part of a large, experienced clinical team.
• Is committed to providing high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

• Strong collaboration between clinicians and a genuinely supportive team environment.
• Regular
  monthly practice meetings
  to keep everyone connected and informed.
• Team social events around3–4 times per year
  , including Christmas and end-of-year celebrations.
• Convenient location with
  on-street parking
  .
• Train station just a couple of minutes away
  , making the practice easily accessible.
• A varied patient base, from
  young children through to elderly patients
  .
• Opportunity to move patients towards private treatment where appropriate and develop treatment opportunities.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team who are accustomed to working within NHS dentistry and care packages.

The practice also has a
Dental Therapist and Hygienist on site every day
, supporting the wider patient journey. Oral health education, appropriate recalls and preventative care are an important part of the team's approach.

The practice uses
Dentally
, with the team moving across to the system in April and already highly competent in its use.