Associate Dentist - North Shields

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

Job summary

A growing dental group in North Shields seeks an Associate Dentist to join a supportive team. This role offers around 8,000 UDAs and a competitive UDA rate, along with a percentage split for private work. You will have access to a modern practice with digital x-rays and an established patient list. The ideal candidate will have GDC registration and indemnity cover, and be eligible to work in the UK. This position includes perks such as mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Dental Academy with courses and mentoring

Mentoring network

Potential to grow private list

Discounts on courses and CPD

Free mortgage advice

Charity match funding

Refer a Friend bonus up to £7,500

Visa sponsorship available

Support for special interests

Qualifications

• Must possess GDC registration and performer number.
• Required indemnity cover for practice.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential dental care to patients.
• Offer additional treatments to support oral health needs.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.

Skills

GDC registration and performer number

Indemnity cover

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Associate Dentist, Alpha Dental Care - North Shields

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

What’s on offer?

• Two days a week (around 8,000 UDAs depending on days worked)
• Competitive UDA rate, by negotiation
• 50% private/lab fee split
• Modern and spacious 8 surgery practice
• Digital x-rays used in practice
• SFD software used
• Longstanding and established staff
• Clinicial lead onsite for support
• Separate spacious staff room
• Metro and bus links near practice
• Established patient list
• 4.7* Google Reviews

We understand the high demand for NHS dentistry, which is why at Riverdale Healthcare, we’re offering an alternative – Riverdale Dental Essentials. This opportunity allows you to provide essential dental care to patients while also offering additional treatments and services to support their oral health needs.

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