Associate Dentist - Great Ayton

Riverdalehealthcare; Great Ayton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing dental group is seeking an Associate Dentist in Great Ayton. This role offers the chance to join a supportive team, manage an established patient list, and engage in both NHS and private dentistry. Key perks include a competitive UDA rate, mentoring opportunities, and full control over your annual leave. The successful candidate will need GDC registration and indemnity cover, as well as eligibility to work in the UK. Join a practice committed to patient care and professional growth.

Benefits

Dental Academy with courses and mentoring

Mentoring network

Refer a Friend bonus up to £7,500

Visa sponsorship available

NHS pension benefits

Qualifications

• GDC registration and performer number are required.
• Must possess indemnity cover.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to patients in a supportive environment.
• Work alongside a dental therapist and qualified dental nurse.
• Manage an established patient list and engage in private practice opportunities.

Skills

GDC registration

Indemnity cover

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Associate Dentist, Alpha Dental Care, Great Ayton

Looking for a new challenge with a supportive, forward-thinking team? Join us in Alpha Dental Care, Great Ayton and work with a practice that truly invests in you.

What’s on offer?

• Monday AM, Fridays & Saturday (around 3,000 UDAs depending on days worked)
• Competitive UDA rate, by negotiation
• 50% private/lab fee split
• Start Date: January 2026
• Dental Therapist available onsite
• Spacious and mordern 3 surgery practice
• Digital x-rays available
• Longstanding and established staff
• Established patient list
• Working alongside a Qualified Dental Nurse
• Shops and restaurants within walking distance
• Free onstreet parking available
• Good private potential
• Free therapist referral scheme at this site, equating to approx £2.00 saving per UDA on referred therapy treatment until March 2026
• A highly engaged Regional Director and Clinical Lead who will guide you through the transition and champion your ongoing growth

Perks you’ll love:

• Our very own Dental Academy – with courses, mentoring & big-name connections
• A mentoring network so you’re never on your own
• Chance to step into a mentoring role with extra income
• Proven potential to grow your private list (with in-house marketing magic)
• Discounts galore: CPD, High Street, Blue Light, courses & more
• Free mortgage advice
• Charity match funding & a Refer a Friend bonus up to £7,500
• Visa sponsorship available (T&Cs apply)
• Special interests are encouraged and enthusiastically supported so your clinic can be designed around you!
• Gain your NHS pension, Enhanced NHS Maternity and Paternity leave, Enhanced NHS Sick pay whilst also building a private list.
• Self-employed dentists maintain full control over their annual leave, with the freedom to schedule time off to suit their personal and professional needs

Why Riverdale Healthcare?

Riverdale Healthcare is an exciting, growing dental group with practices right across England. From NHS to private and specialist care, we’re all about making every patient’s experience positive and stress-free. Our friendly, talented teams are passionate about delivering the kind of dentistry that makes a real difference.

At Riverdale, we put people first. We believe in honesty, kindness, and always doing the right thing – for our patients and for each other. We celebrate diversity, welcome new ideas, and love finding better ways to do things. Most importantly, we work together, creating a supportive and inclusive place where both patients and colleagues feel valued.

What you’ll need:

• GDC registration + performer number
• Indemnity cover
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you are ready to apply but require any additional support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment department at your earliest convenience at: [e-mail].

Come and see what dentistry looks like when you’ve got the right team behind you