Job Description

Rodericks Dental Partners is seeking a Locum Dentist to provide maternity cover at the Longsight Dental Centre in Manchester. Starting 5th March 2026, this role offers a structured three-day week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) with a substantial allocation of 3000 UDAs.

The practice is a modern, purpose-built facility that serves as a hub for both NHS and private treatments. It is also an established FD Training & International Mentoring practice, making it an ideal environment for a clinician who values professional standards and a supportive clinical team.

Practice Highlights & Clinical Environment

Facility: 5 air-conditioned surgeries within a purpose-built clinic.
Technology: Fully equipped with high-end diagnostic and surgical tools including an iTero scanner, surgical motors, and endo motors.
Specialist Services: Opportunities to work alongside or refer internally for Implants, Minor Oral Surgery (MOS), Endodontics, and Short-Term Orthodontics.
Patient Base: A busy, diverse patient list with significant potential to grow private income through “Smile Makeovers” and cosmetic dentistry.
Leadership: Managed by a long-standing Practice Manager with a clinical background, ensuring operational decisions align with patient care.

Role Details

Location: 7 Slade Lane, Manchester (M13 0QJ). Excellent transport links with a train station next door.
Schedule: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Volume: 3000 UDAs available for the duration of the cover.
Contract: Locum (Maternity Cover) with a potential pathway to a permanent Associate position if desired.

Requirements

GDC Registration: Must be registered with the General Dental Council.
Performer Number: Active NHS Performer Number is essential.
Clinical Skills: Proficiency in general dentistry with an interest in private growth (Orthodontics or Endodontics experience is a plus).
Compliance: Valid indemnity insurance and up-to-date DBS check.

Why Rodericks Dental Partners?

Clinical Freedom: Deliver care according to your expertise without rigid corporate restrictions.
Professional Development: Part of a network that prioritizes international mentoring and Foundation Training.
Supportive Culture: A “people-first” approach where locums are treated as core members of the team, with access to dedicated clinical support.

The Manchester Dental Landscape (2026)

In 2026, the demand for dentistry in Manchester remains high, particularly in diverse urban areas like Longsight.

The UDA Evolution: While the UDA system remains the baseline for NHS contracts, many practices are shifting toward “Blended Contracts” to better manage high-needs patients.
Digital Integration: The use of intraoral scanners (like the iTero on-site) has moved from “premium” to “standard,” drastically reducing lab turnaround times and improving patient conversion for private treatments.
Urban Demand: Longsight’s high footfall and proximity to the city centre ensure a consistent flow of emergency and routine patients, providing a stable environment for a locum to hit UDA targets.

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