Associate Dentist - Hove, East Sussex (Dentist - Hove, East Sussex (4 days, maternity cover, strong private, central location, seaside)

Dentist Job in Hove, East Sussex. Up to four days per week maternity cover with strong private opportunity in a central seaside location. ZEST Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with an established dental practice, is seeking to recruit an Associate Dentist for a fixed-term position in Hove.

• Associate Dentist
• Hove, East Sussex
• Part-time, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday available
• Six-month fixed-term maternity cover (August 2026 to February 2027)
• Flexible UDA allocation
• Excellent private earning potential
• £12.50 to £13 per UDA
• Three-surgery practice in a central Hove location
• Busy and well-established patient base
• Modern treatments including clear aligners, SmileFast, implants, oral surgery, periodontics, hygiene, air flow and endodontics
• Experienced and long-standing clinical and support team
• Excellent transport links with nearby public parking
• Hove seafront just minutes away
• Reference: DW6833

This is a well-established three-surgery practice offering a supportive and professional working environment in the heart of Hove. The role provides a good balance of NHS and private dentistry, with clear opportunities to generate additional private income alongside the NHS contract.

While the UDA rate is modest, the strength of the private offering and patient demand provides scope for strong overall earnings. The practice delivers a wide range of treatments, allowing the incoming dentist to utilise and develop their clinical skills across both general and more advanced procedures.

You will be joining an experienced and long-standing team, ensuring a smooth transition into a busy and well-organised practice. The fixed-term nature of the role also offers flexibility, making it well suited to a dentist seeking a defined period in a desirable coastal location.

Located in central Hove, just minutes from the seafront, the practice benefits from excellent transport links and easy access, making it a highly attractive place to work.

Candidates must be GDC registered, hold an active NHS performer number, and have experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Contact: Darran Walenta
Email: darran.walenta@zestdental.com
Telephone: UK: +44 114 238 1729 | AU: +61 730 534 271