HR Support for Dental Practices

Neathouse Partners gives dental practices a personal HR adviser, backed by our employment lawyers, for a fixed monthly fee. We look after the people side of your practice: associate and staff contracts, GDC and CQC recruitment checks, absence, conduct, and staff changes when a practice is sold.

Dental HR support & consultants that know how dental practices work

A dental practice is a small team under heavy regulation. Your dentists may be self-employed associates, your nurses and hygienists must stay on the GDC register, and your recruitment files have to stand up to a CQC inspection.

Your adviser learns how your practice runs, from the associate agreements to the rota. When a staff issue comes up, they give you clear, practical advice and the next step.

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HR issues our consultants help dental practices with

Associates and employment status. Most associates are self-employed, but a tribunal looks at how the arrangement works in practice, not just the agreement. We review your associate agreements and the way associates actually work, so the status holds up.
GDC registration. Dentists, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists must be on the GDC register to work in those roles. GDC standards expect anyone managing the team to check registration and indemnity. We build those checks into recruitment and your annual review.
Trainee dental nurses. From 1 June 2026, new trainee dental nurses must start a recognised training programme within 12 months of starting work. [RE-VERIFY] We write this into their contracts and probation.
CQC recruitment files. Regulation 19 sets out the checks you must hold for each person: photo ID, full employment history with gaps explained, qualifications, GDC registration and conduct in previous care roles. We give you a recruitment process and file checklist that meets it.

DBS checks. CQC guidance says all clinical staff need a DBS check. For non-clinical roles, you decide by risk and record why. We help you set the right level for each role.
Hepatitis B and health clearance. Clinical staff need evidence of immunity, and a risk assessment where it is missing. We put this into your recruitment and occupational health process.
Buying or selling a practice. Under TUPE, employed staff move to the new owner on their existing terms. The seller must pass on employee information at least 28 days before the transfer, and both sides must inform and consult staff. We guide buyers and sellers through it.
Pensions. Nurses, hygienists, therapists and practice managers can't join the NHS Pension Scheme, because they aren't employed by the NHS. They need a workplace pension under auto-enrolment instead.
Absence, conduct and performance. Sickness, lateness, clinical conduct concerns and maternity cover in a small team, handled fairly and in line with the law.

How our HR consultants help your dental practice

Contracts for every role: associates, hygienists, therapists, dental nurses, receptionists and practice managers

A staff handbook and policies written for a dental practice

Unlimited advice from your personal HR adviser by phone and email, with our employment lawyers on higher-risk cases

A recruitment process and file checklist that meets CQC Regulation 19

Support with disciplinaries, grievances, absence and dismissals, from the first conversation to the outcome

TUPE support when you buy, sell or merge a practice

A fixed monthly fee based on the size of your team, from £95 a month + VAT

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What geographical areas does Neathouse Partners cover?

We offer services to all businesses and organisations located in England, Wales and Scotland.

Does Neathouse Partners cover my industry?

We provide HR and employment law services across a range of industries, including:

Health and social care
Retail
Hospitality and leisure
Charities
Construction
Engineering and manufacturing
Commercial cleaning
Healthcare

Visit our industries page for more information on the sectors we cover. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch and we'll let you know if we can cover your industry.

What makes Neathouse Partners different from other service providers?

We pride ourselves on our professional yet personal service, and build close working relationships with our clients so that we remain accountable for the advice we give. We provide personalised solutions to our clients, tailoring them to their unique business challenges while making them compliant with UK employment law and HR best practices.

As a business owner, you need to focus on what’s really important to your business, with the peace of mind that we're looking after your HR requirements. We draft, edit and prepare your documents on your behalf, so that you can focus on your business knowing you’re fully compliant.

We're a small collective of specialist qualified employment lawyers and HR experts, delivering an outcome-focused end-to-end service that helps you to operate at your best and comply with both UK law and HR best practices.

You’ll be given your own personal HR Consultant or Employment Lawyer, who'll take their time to really get to know you, your business, and how you operate. This enables us to support what’s right for your business, whenever you need it. Our unique offering of lawyer-led employment law services, combined with expert HR advice, means that we can provide a seamless and consistent service to our clients. Unlike other companies offering HR solutions, our services always come at a fixed cost, enabling you to easily budget for your HR requirements, with no financial surprises later down the line. There’s no usage limits and no hidden extras. You can rest assured that all of your HR and employment law requirements are covered.

Which sizes of companies does Neathouse Partners help?

Neathouse Partners caters to a diverse clientele, accommodating the needs of everyone from small businesses with a single employee to large-scale organisations with 7,000 or more employees.

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We offer unlimited HR and employment law advice, covering all matters throughout the employee lifecycle.

Neathouse Partners provide redundancy advice for employers. Our solution-driven, personal service ensures that employers have access to a named and dedicated HR or employment lawyer to help them expertly navigate HR best practice and employment law, regardless of how complex the issue may seem.

Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety in the pre-construction and construction stages of your project.

We provide specialised HR and Health & Safety services for the health and social care.

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HR Support for Dental Practices

Health and safety for dental practices

Dental HR support & consultants that know how dental practices work

Health and safety support built for dental surgeries

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How our HR consultants help your dental practice

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We offer unlimited HR and employment law advice, covering all matters throughout the employee lifecycle.

Neathouse Partners provide redundancy advice for employers. Our solution-driven, personal service ensures that employers have access to a named and dedicated HR or employment lawyer to help them expertly navigate HR best practice and employment law, regardless of how complex the issue may seem.

Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety in the pre-construction and construction stages of your project.

We provide specialised HR and Health & Safety services for the health and social care.

Resources

All HR Webinars

See All HR Resources Here

Employment Law and HR Guide 2024

We offer unlimited HR and employment law advice, covering all matters throughout the employee lifecycle.

Neathouse Partners provide redundancy advice for employers. Our solution-driven, personal service ensures that employers have access to a named and dedicated HR or employment lawyer to help them expertly navigate HR best practice and employment law, regardless of how complex the issue may seem.

Plan, manage, and monitor health and safety in the pre-construction and construction stages of your project.

We provide specialised HR and Health & Safety services for the health and social care.

Resources

All HR Webinars

See All HR Resources Here

Employment Law and HR Guide 2024

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Talk to a dental HR adviser

Supporting 1,000+ UK employers, from 1 employee upwards.

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