About Us
Blue Cross Dental Care is a busy, independent, family-owned mixed practice located in the heart of Watford. Established for over 25 years, the practice benefits from new ownership since May 2023 and has since undergone a phenomenal transformation. Today, we are proud to be an award-winning practice, recognised as the winner of the NHS Hertfordshire & West Essex Primary Care Dental Practice of the Year award in 2024. We are also one of the highest Google-rated and reviewed dental practices in Hertfordshire, boasting over 1,700+ reviews.
In addition to high-quality general dentistry, we host an in-house specialist oral surgery team managing iMOS referrals from across the county. We are heavily focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes and a premium customer service experience across both NHS and private treatments.
We are deeply rooted in our community and take immense pride in investing in people. Each year, we offer up to 25 work experience placements to local students and continually champion professional growth through our dental nursing apprenticeship scheme.
Why Join Blue Cross?
- Advanced Digital Workflow: We operate a fully digital practice using Dentally software, digital X-rays throughout, a Planmeca Promax CBCT/OPG, Planmeca Pro-X intra-oral X-rays, and an iTero scanner.
- Clinical Excellence & Features: We are an EMS (Guided Biofilm Therapy) certified practice and actively offer Invisalign and implants.
- Prime Location: Situated on Watford High Street right next to the Harlequin (Intu) shopping centre. We are a convenient 10-minute walk from both Watford Junction and Watford High Street stations, with superb bus links and nearby paid parking.
- Work-Life Balance: Truly family-orientated working hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with a full, actively managed diary supported by a highly trained, engaged, and friendly team.
- Culture Over Hard Targets: We place a significant emphasis on humanistic qualities over strict contractual targets. We highly value personal character, professionalism, kindness, ethics, and a collaborative team spirit.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and treat dental diseases, disorders, and provide comprehensive preventative care.
- Perform routine check-ups, cleanings, and restorative procedures (fillings, crowns, bridges).
- Perform surgical procedures including extractions and root canals.
- Take and interpret digital X-rays/scans to formulate accurate treatment plans.
- Maintain meticulous, accurate patient records via Dentally.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and guide them seamlessly through both NHS and private treatment options.
Contract & Terms
- UDA Allocation: 1,500 UDAs per annum (1 day a week at an average of 30 UDAs a day).
- Remuneration: £12 per UDA / 40% split on private work.
- Start Date: August or as soon as all onboarding procedures are completed.
Pre-requisites & Qualifications
- Must be GDC registered, hold an active NHS Dental Performer Number, and have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. (pls do not apply if you need sponsorship)
- Experience should ideally be 5 years of post-graduate high street dental practice experience over hospital work.
- Candidates must be comfortable with NHS root canal treatments.
- Must possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a dedication to high-ethical patient care.
- Weekend/Holiday note: We do not currently open on Saturdays, but we do ask for flexibility once in a while to work on a Saturday if required and especially is an expectation to work one Saturday every now and again (to be agreed) and flexibility to cover specific peak holiday dates on a rota basis is also required.
Are You the Right Fit?
If you feel you share similar values as us, place patient care above arbitrary metrics, and are a true team player who thrives in a collaborative and friendly environment, then we definitely want to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your suitability to [email protected]. Please ensure your subject title is clearly marked as “Dental Associate Position”. Alternatively, you can apply directly via Indeed.
Please Note: To ensure our team can focus entirely on patient care, please do not call the practice for an update on your application. No recruitment agencies please—unsolicited agency applications will not receive a response.
Pay: From £18,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- What is your NHS performer number and GDC number?
Education:
Experience:
- Dentistry: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- GDC Registration (required)
Work Location: In person
