Job Description

Fantastic opportunity for a Locum Dentist to join PortmanDentex's high end Blue Sky Dentistry practicein Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Locum Dentist Opportunity – Blue Sky Dental, Belfast

Blue Sky Dental is a well-established, fully private practice located in the heart of Belfast, with an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding service and high-quality care to our patients.

Due to continued growth and increasing patient demand, we are seeking a Locum General Dentist to support the practice while we expand and recruit an Associate Dentist to take on a new private list.

Position Details:

• Start Date: From April 2026 (flexible start available)
• Days: 1 day per week (with potential for flexibility)

What We Offer:

• Modern, high-end clinical environment with the latest technology
• Fully digitalised practice, including CBCT scanner
• Excellent central location with fantastic transport links
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, including access to webinars, mentoring programmes, and education from international experts, university professors, and published clinicians
• Career development opportunities within the PortmanDentex group

About You:

• Experienced General Dentist with a strong commitment to patient care
• Confident in delivering a range of general treatments
• Ability to provide cosmetic treatments, including composite bonding, is highly desirable
• Looking to work within a supportive, forward-thinking private practice

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, reputable practice with the potential to transition into a longer-term role as we continue to grow.

To express your interest, please get in touch with us today.

What do you get in return?

By joining PortmanDentex, you’ll be part of a 360+ practice business, which is predominantly focused on private dentistry This means you get access to our large network of like-minded clinicians, as well as being surrounded by skilled practice teams who’ll partner with you to deliver exceptional patient care. The support doesn’t end there though, we also offer:

• Full clinical freedom – meaning you can use your preferred equipment, materials, labs, and referral pathways to deliver the best level of care to your patients. We’ll champion you as a self-employed clinician, and ensure you always retain your unique identity
• Access to first class marketing, branding, and business support – enabling you to maximise your diary utilisation
• Mentoring and CPD – we can connect you with clinical mentors to guide and advise you, as well as running regular CPD events with some of our best-in-class dentists and specialists
• Support from Clinical Leads – we have a team of practising clinicians who split their week between delivering outstanding care to their patients, and acting as a key link between our clinicians and the wider business.

To find out more, contact Vikki on vikki.pearson@portmandental.co.uk or 07780147110 for further details.

This role may be subject to a relevant criminal records check, called an AccessNI check. You will be advised about this at interview stage, and you must disclose if there is any reason why you cannot work in regulated activity.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to being offered a position with PortmanDentex. Policies on the recruitment of ex-offenders, as well as the secure handling, use storage and retention of disclosure information is available by e-mailing disclosures@portmandental.co.uk The AccessNI Code of Practice is available by going to https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2021-11/accessni-code-of-practice.pdf

Additional Information

• Provide high-quality general dental care to private patients

• Develop and grow your own patient base with full practice support

• Opportunity to expand cosmetic treatments in line with your interests

• Build strong, lasting relationships with patients

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.