Associate Dentist

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
📧 liz.whiteoak@portmandental.co.uk

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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.