Location: Preston
Employment: Permanent - Full time

Opportunities across Preston, Blackburn and Liverpool
Mixed NHS and private dentistry, Full-Time or Part-Time, clinical mentorship, visa sponsorship may be available

Based in Manchester? Start Your PLVE Journey With Smart Dental Care
Are you a GDC-registered Dentist looking for a supportive PLVE opportunity to develop your career in NHS dentistry?

We are welcoming applications for PLVE Associate Dentist opportunities across Preston, Blackburn and Liverpool, with locations accessible from Manchester and the surrounding areas. We will discuss your preferred location and travel requirements to help find a suitable practice.

Join Smart Dental Care, a family-owned, clinically led group with 100+ surgeries across 35 practices, committed to investing in our people, practices and patient care.

Why Join Smart?

• PLVE mentorship: Clinical guidance and support throughout your pathway.
• Mixed dentistry: Develop your experience in NHS and private patient care.
• Modern equipment: Digital X-rays, Rotary Endodontics and intraoral cameras, with access to technology such as Trios intraoral scanners, CBCT/OPG imaging and microscopes at selected practices. Equipment and software vary by location.
• Continued investment: Ongoing investment in surgery upgrades, digital technology, clinical training and practice development.
• Supportive teams: Experienced dentists, qualified Dental Nurses, practice managers and Treatment Coordinator support at selected locations.
• Career development: Access to mentoring and training, with opportunities to develop your clinical interests and build a long-term career.
• Flexible working: Full-time and part-time options, with days and hours discussed at interview.
• Competitive remuneration: Discussed according to the role and your experience.
• Visa sponsorship may be available: Subject to eligibility and the requirements of the position.

What We Are Looking For

• Full GDC registration as a Dentist.
• Eligibility to undertake the PLVE pathway in England.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• A positive approach to learning and professional development.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality dentistry.

Previous NHS experience is not essential. Practice placement and working arrangements will depend on mentorship availability and pathway requirements.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
Tell us where you are based and your preferred working days, and we will discuss suitable opportunities across our North West practices.

Apply today: Apply through our website
Email: joanne.parfitt@smartdentalcare.co.uk

Smart = Supporting Dentists. Developing Careers. Creating Opportunities.