Locum Dentist - Indental

Riverdalehealthcare; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dental practice group as an Associate Dentist in Gateshead. Enjoy a supportive and forward-thinking team, a competitive day rate of £600, and numerous perks including a mentoring network and training opportunities. The role requires GDC registration and eligibility to work in the UK. This practice offers a modern setting with established staff, enhancing patient experience and encouraging growth in private lists.

Benefits

Dental Academy with courses and mentoring

Mentoring network

Refer a Friend bonus up to £7,500

Free mortgage advice

Discounts on CPD and courses

Qualifications

• Must hold GDC registration and performer number.
• Proof of indemnity cover required for practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team in a practice that invests in its staff.
• Achieve a target of 30 UDAs per day.
• Work in a modern practice with fully equipped facilities.

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, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
• £600 day rate with a target of 30 UDAs per day
• Start date: January 2026 - 31st March 2026
• Lab bills included
• Hygiene/ Therapist referral included
• Private fees included
• New and existing patientlist
• 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

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