PLVE Dentist / Associate Dentist Opportunity in Helsby – Mixed NHS & Private + Visa Sponsorship
Helsby Dental Surgery is expanding and looking for a motivated PLVE Dentist / Associate Dentist to join our friendly and established team in Helsby, Cheshire.
This role offers up to full-time hours across 5 days per week, with a 7,000 UDA target. The practice has a strong mixed patient base, with approximately 47% private patients, offering excellent private earning potential alongside NHS dentistry.
We are an independently owned, family-run practice with 30+ years of experience, providing high-quality NHS and private dental care in a supportive and professional environment.
This role is ideal for an ORE-passed, GDC-registered dentist seeking a PLVE position with UK visa sponsorship if required.
What We Offer
- Mixed NHS and private practice
- 7,000 UDA target
- Up to full-time, 5 days per week
- Competitive UDA rate – negotiable
- Strong private opportunity, with approximately 47% private patient base
- 50% contribution to lab fees
- Established NHS, private, and practice plan patient base
- Fully digital practice – digital X-rays, rotary endo, modern dental software
- Ongoing training, CPD support and clinical mentorship
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime options available
- UK visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
- Full support with PLVE / VTE and NHS Performer Number
Candidate Requirements
- ORE passed or LDS
- GDC registration, or confirmation in process
- Eligible and motivated to join the NHS Performer List via PLVE / VTE
- Strong communication skills with a patient-centred approach
- Team player with a positive, professional attitude
- Enhanced DBS, which we can assist with if needed
A current NHS Performer Number is not essential — we will support the successful candidate through the PLVE / VTE process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £65,000.00-£150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- UK visa sponsorship
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Frodsham WA6 0AW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you require UK visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
Education:
Experience:
- Dentistry: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Do you currently have an NHS Performer Number? (preferred)
- GDC Registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person
