Associate Dentist

Riverdalehealthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing dental group in England is seeking an Associate Dentist to join their team in Wickham. This role offers competitive UDA rates and a supportive work environment, including access to a Clinical Leadership team and mentorship. Candidates should have GDC registration, indemnity cover, and eligibility to work in the UK. Join us and make a real difference in patients' experiences while enjoying various perks such as discounts and a mentoring network.

Benefits

Dental Academy with courses

Mentoring network

Chance to step into mentoring role

Private list growth potential

Discounts on CPD and courses

Free mortgage advice

Charity match funding

Refer a Friend bonus up to £7,500

Visa sponsorship available

Support for special interests

Qualifications

• GDC registration and performer number are mandatory.
• Indemnity cover must be provided.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential dental care while supporting oral health needs.
• Work with a supportive Clinical Leadership team.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience.

Skills

GDC registration

Indemnity cover

Ability to work in the UK

Tools

SFD software

Job description

Associate Dentist - Village

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

What’s on offer?

• Saturdays (around 1,200 UDAs)
• Competitive UDA rate, depending on experience
• 50% private/lab fee split
• Active Clinical Leadership team available to support
• Spacious 5 surgery practice
• OPG, Digital X-rays, Intra-oral scanner, Airflow available
• SFD software used
• Specialist onsite - Implants, Orthodontics
• Working alongside a qualified Dental Nurse
• Established patient List
• Longstanding and established staff
• Separate dedicated staff room
• Local amneties nearby
• Limited parking at the rear of practice
• Good private potential
• 4.5* Google Review

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