Associate Dentist

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

Job summary

A leading dental group in Gateshead is seeking an Associate Dentist to join their supportive team. This role offers a competitive UDA rate, a modern practice, and numerous perks including a dental academy, mentoring opportunities, and discounts. The ideal candidate must have GDC registration and eligibility to work in the UK. The practice focuses on patient well-being and teamwork, making it an inviting place for both staff and patients alike.

Benefits

Dental Academy with courses

Mentoring Network

Referral bonus up to £7,500

Free mortgage advice

Support for specialist interests

NHS pension benefits

Qualifications

• Must have GDC registration and performer number.
• Indemnity cover is necessary.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Skills

GDC registration

Indemnity cover

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Associate Dentist, Indental

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

What’s on offer?

• Monday - Friday (around 4,400 UDAs depending on days worked)
• £14 UDA rate
• 50% private/lab fee split
• Free therapist referral scheme at this site, equating to approx £2.00 saving per UDA on referred therapy treatment until 31st March 2026.
• Purpose built modern 10 surgery practice
• OPG, CBCT, Intraoral scanner available
• Digital x-rays in practice
• SFD software used
• Specialistonsite - Implantologist, Sedation clinician
• Clinical lead onsite
• Longstanding, established staff
• Specialist Nurses onsite - Flouride, Sedation, Radiation
• Regular practice socials
• 10mins from Gateshead town centre
• Bus links and tram stop within walking distance from the practice
• Good private potential

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

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