For employers in Northern Ireland
Dentist recruitment for Northern Ireland practices.
Reduce gaps in your appointment book with an associate who suits your practice, patient mix and working arrangements.
Recruit for your private and Health Service mix
Set out the balance of private and Health Service dentistry, the established patient list, days available and how the associate is paid. Explain laboratory costs, clinical support and any particular treatments the role involves. Northern Ireland’s arrangements should be described on their own terms, rather than using an English UDA model.
Plan around continuity of care
A permanent vacancy can leave treatment plans unfinished and increase workload for your remaining associates. Explain the immediate gap and the longer-term role. For locum cover, provide the dates, weekly schedule and expected duration so we can discuss feasibility before agreeing a booking.
Candidate interest comes before an introduction
Medica discusses location, clinical experience and timing with dentists, including those considering a move from elsewhere in the UK or Ireland. We share details with permission when there is a credible match.
Dentists must hold GDC registration before practising in Northern Ireland. Health Service work may require additional local listing or approval checks. Confirm these for the proposed appointment alongside indemnity and work rights; Irish registration alone is not sufficient.
Frequently asked questions
Can you recruit for a fully private practice?
Yes. Share the patient base, treatment scope, available days and associate terms. We discuss the opportunity with dentists whose interests fit that work.
Can an overseas dentist start immediately?
Only once the required registration, appointment checks and work rights are in place. A candidate’s interest or overseas registration does not establish eligibility to start.
Related recruitment and guidance
What does your practice need?
Share the role, location, working pattern and timing. We will discuss the search and the next practical step.