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PortmanDentex

Associate Dentist

Penzance On-site 0-2 yrs exp Wellness and Fitness Services 459 employees
Preventative DentistryCosmetic DentistryRestorative DentistryPatient CareClinical Autonomy

Requirements

Must be a GDC registered Dentist. The candidate should be comfortable working as a self-employed clinician in a high-performing private practice environment.

Job Description

Job Description

General Dentist - The Bay Dental Practice, Penzance, Cornwall

Join our supportive and welcoming team at The Bay Dental Practice, located in the heart of Penzance, one of Cornwall’s most vibrant and scenic coastal towns.

We are seeking a General Dentist to join our high performing practice for 2 days per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist who enjoys collaborative working, clinical freedom, and delivering outstanding patient care in a relaxed yet professional environment.

About The Bay Dental Practice

Situated close to Penzance town centre, The Bay Dental Practice is a modern, fully private practice attracting patients from across Cornwall and beyond. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional preventative, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, supported by a friendly, experienced team and excellent facilities.

Life in Penzance

Penzance offers a truly unique lifestyle, combining coastal living, culture, and community. Set on the shores of Mount’s Bay, the town is known for its stunning sea views, sandy beaches, and access to the South West Coast Path. Residents enjoy:

  • Beautiful beaches and coastal walks on your doorstep
  • A thriving arts and food scene, with independent cafés, galleries, and restaurants
  • Excellent transport links, including a mainline train station with direct routes to London
  • Easy access to some of Cornwall’s most iconic locations, including St Michael’s Mount, Land’s End, and the Isles of Scilly

Whether you’re relocating or already based in Cornwall, Penzance offers an outstanding work–life balance in a welcoming coastal community.

What is on offer

  • Surgery space on Mondays and Fridays
  • Excellent earning potential
  • Full patient lists
  • Welcome bonus available 
  • We can assist with visa sponsorship (you must be a GDC registered Dentist)
  • Flexible hours to suit your needs
  • Relocation support 

Why Join Us?

As part of PortmanDentex, a network of 370+ predominantly private practices, you’ll benefit from our commitment to clinical excellence and practitioner wellbeing.

What you’ll enjoy:

  • Full clinical freedom – choose your own materials, labs, and referral pathways
  • Professional autonomy – we champion your identity as a self-employed clinician
  • Mentoring & CPD – connect with clinical mentors and attend exclusive events
  • Marketing & business support – designed to help you grow and fully utilise your diary
  • Clinical Leadership support – advice and guidance from active clinicians who understand your world

We’re here to reimagine group dentistry – celebrating individuality, aiming higher, and growing together.

Ready to take the next step?

Contact Liz Whiteoak, Clinical Recruitment Partner
📞 07436 216534
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Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.

  • Contract Type: Associate / Contractor
  • PortmanDentex Location: Penzance - The Bay Dental Practice
  • Vacancy Type: Dentist
  • Department: Practices - South
  • Education

    Professional Certificate

    Skills

    Preventative DentistryCosmetic DentistryRestorative DentistryPatient CareClinical AutonomyCollaborative Working

    About PortmanDentex

    Good dental care really matters. We provide dental care for 1.5 million patients every year across the UK and Ireland. Today, we support over 370 practices, partner with more than 2,400 clinicians and empower more than 4,500 practice colleagues – to enable better health and happiness across lifetimes. Our practices are integral parts of their local communities, and we support our clinicians and practice teams to deliver the best care possible for their patients, every day. We know that every patient and every community is unique. As a dental group we strive to balance celebrating the individuality of our clinicians and practices, with using the benefits of our scale and commitment to deliver excellent dental care. We’re also part of the wider Portman Healthcare International Group which has a presence in five European countries.