We have a fantastic opportunity for a GDC Registered Specialist Orthodontist to join our team at Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
We are a well-established local family practice with a great reputation. With 80 years of supporting our local community. Our surgeries are smart and well equipped and we have an experienced support team who enable our clinicians to focus on patients, dentistry and delivering the best possible outcomes.

We can offer you:

• Start Date: January 2026 however a later start can be negotiated
• Role due to a clinician leaving the practice
• Days and Hours: 1 to 2 Friday’s per month with the opportunity to grow to further days
• GDC specialist Orthodontist required for this role.
• Excellent earning opportunity.
• Onsite Parking available at the practice
• 6 Surgery practice
• Amazing earning potential.

What do you get in return?

By joining portman dentex, 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.

About Us
We are a leading provider of private-focused dental care across the UK/Ireland. Recently, we have merged with Dentex bringing together two of the UK’s leading providers of private-focused dental care with shared values based on community, integrity and dedication to clinical freedom. Both companies celebrate the individuality of our practices and their teams and our shared focus remains on putting people first; this means exceptional care for our patients, industry-leading support for our practices and access to the best professional opportunities. Together we are one of the largest dental group’s in the UK, operating over 350 UK practices, with more than 4,000 members in our community, providing for more than 1.5 million patients annually across the UK, Ireland and Benelux.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity or to find out about other opportunities, please contact Vikki on vikki.pearson@portmandental.co.uk

Qualifications

• Specialist Orthodontist qualification from a recognised institution
• Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a Specialist in Orthodontics
• Proven experience in a private orthodontic practice
• Strong clinical skills and proficiency in modern orthodontic techniques and technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Membership in relevant professional organisations, such as the British Orthodontic Society
• Willingness to mentor and support colleagues (for experienced candidates)
• Flexibility to adapt to changing practice needs and patient requirements
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of industry advancements

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.
Job post: Specialist Orthodontist - Whitby Dental and Implant Clinic, Cheshire
PortmanDentex
227 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port,CH65 6R

• 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