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Smart Dental Care

Smart Dental Care

PLVE ASSOCIATE DENTISTS Blackburn\Preston

Blackburn On-site 0-2 yrs exp Medical Practices 95 employees£70k – £120k / year
DentistryPatient CareNHS DentistryPrivate DentistryClinical Mentoring

Requirements

Applicants must be GDC-registered and eligible to practise dentistry in the UK, and must require the PLVE pathway to join the NHS Performers List. Completion of the ORE or LDS is required where applicable; previous clinical experience and a commitment to excellent patient care are also sought.

Job Description

PLVE ASSOCIATE DENTISTS, 2 FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

PRESTON & BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE

PLVE Mentoring \ Visa Sponsorship May Be Available \ NHS & Private Dentistry \ Excellent Manchester Commuting Links

Looking to Build Your Dental Career in the UK?

Are you a GDC-registered Dentist looking for a supportive Performers List Validation by Experience (PLVE) opportunity?

At Smart, we have two exciting full-time Associate Dentist positions available across our established practices in Preston and Blackburn, Lancashire.

Both locations offer excellent access from Manchester, structured clinical support and opportunities to develop your experience in NHS and private dentistry.

OUR TWO AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES

  • PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, FULL-TIME PLVE DENTIST
  • Approximately 33-35 miles from Manchester
  • Around 40-55 minutes by car, depending on traffic
  • Direct train services from Manchester to Preston
  • Excellent access via the M61 and M6
  • BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, FULL-TIME PLVE DENTIST
  • Approximately 26 miles from Manchester
  • Around 35-45 minutes by car, depending on traffic
  • Direct train services from Manchester to Blackburn
  • Convenient access via the M60, M61 and M65

WHY JOIN SMART DENTAL CARE?

As part of our clinically led network of 100+ surgeries across 30 dental practices, you'll benefit from:

  • Structured PLVE Mentoring & Clinical Supervision, subject to relevant approvals
  • Support with NHS Performers List Requirements
  • Visa Sponsorship May Be Available for eligible candidates
  • NHS, Essentials Plan & Private Dentistry
  • Experienced Clinicians, Dental Nurses & Practice Teams
  • Modern Equipment & Digital Dental Workflows
  • Clinical Mentoring, CPD & Career Development
  • Full-Time Opportunities with long-term career potential

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We'd love to hear from dentists who:

  • Are GDC registered and eligible to practise dentistry in the UK
  • Have completed the ORE or LDS, where required
  • Require the PLVE pathway to join the NHS Performers List
  • Have previous clinical experience and a commitment to excellent patient care
  • Are motivated to develop their skills and build a successful UK dental career

We welcome applications from dentists already living in the UK and those considering relocating from overseas.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Whether you're based in Manchester, elsewhere in the UK or overseas, we'd love to discuss our opportunities in Preston and Blackburn.

Visa sponsorship may be available, subject to eligibility and relevant requirements.

Apply today for a private and confidential conversation about our PLVE opportunities, mentoring support and working arrangements.

Apply online: https://careers.smartdentalcare.co.uk/

Smart = Supporting Dentists. Developing Careers. Creating Opportunities.

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

DentistryPatient CareNHS DentistryPrivate DentistryClinical MentoringClinical SupervisionPerformers List Validation By ExperienceDigital Dental WorkflowsContinuing Professional Development

About Smart Dental Care

Smart Dental Care is the dental company with a difference; we really are a family, and we are constantly on the lookout for talented Dentists, Dental Nurses and Receptionists to join our ever growing family. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We recruit, develop and retain the most talented people regardless of gender, gender reassignment, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or nationality. If you share a passion for patient care and delivering the best in general and cosmetic dentistry, you should be working with us here at Smart Dental Care.