Associate Dentist and unscheduled care

Riverdale Healthcare; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Heidi subscriptions

CareStack/VoiceStack/Boxly tech tools

Clinical Lead and Regional Director

Job summary

Alpha Dental Care - Laburnum in Wallsend is seeking an Associate Dentist to join a long‑standing, multi‑surgery practice. You will work across NHS and private lists with a 50% private/lab split, supported by a clinical lead and regional director.

The practice offers modern facilities, digital x-rays, scanner and supportive team culture. Roles include managing an established NHS list and opportunities to grow private dentistry, with flexible day options Mon–Fri and potential for additional

Qualifications

• NHS dentist with GDC registration (implied by role)

Responsibilities

• Join an established team with clinical support and modern equipment.
• Deliver high-quality dentistry across NHS and private patient lists.
• Build private list with support for growth and development.

Job description

Associate Dentist - Alpha Dental Care- Laburnum, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear

• Days: Mon, Tues, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (take 1 or all 5!)
• UDAs: 3000 from £14.00 - we like to consider experience!
• Private: 50% with great potential
  

Life at Alpha Dental Care, Laburnum

• 1 day of Unscheduled care (£600 per day) available should you wish you take a min of 2 days associate contract as well
• Practice private plan
• 50% private/lab fee split
• Modern 4 surgery practice
• Digital x-rays, intra-oral scanner and airflow available at the practice
• SFD software used
• Established NHS list available
• Specialists onsite - Endodontics, Invisalign
• Longstanding and established staff onsite
• Clinical lead onsite for further support
• Hygienist available onsite
• Metro and bus links nearby
• A highly engaged Regional Director and Clinical Lead who will guide you through the transition and champion your ongoing growth
• 4.7 star on Google Reviews- "Can’t say enough positive comments about this place. If you’re lucky enough to be able to join this dentist then never leave"
  

You'll be joining an established team with the clinical support, technology and investment to help you deliver great dentistry and build a role that works for you.
What's on offer?

• Established NHS patient list with opportunities to grow your private work
• Qualified Dental Nurse support
• Clinical Lead and Regional Director support to help you settle into the practice and continue developing
• Special interests are encouraged and supported - we want our clinicians to have opportunities to develop the dentistry they enjoy doing
• Self-employed flexibility - giving you control over your annual leave and the freedom to plan time away around your personal and professional needs
  

More support. Smarter technology. Better dentistry.
We want our clinicians to be able to concentrate on providing great patient care, so we're continuing to invest in the technology, equipment and practices around them.

• Discounted Heidi subscriptions - helping clinicians reduce the administrative burden of clinical documentation
• Practices are introducing technologies including CareStack, VoiceStack and Boxly to improve the patient journey, generate new patient opportunities and help keep your diaries busy
• Continued investment in our practices - from surgeries and equipment to new technology, we want clinicians to have the environment and tools they need to do a great job
• Marketing support to help practices attract new patients and support clinicians to develop their private lists
  

Development that works for you
Whether you want to develop a special interest, grow your private dentistry, mentor others or simply become even better at what you already do, there are opportunities to shape your career.

• Access to our Dental Academy, including courses, development and mentoring
  • 17th October - Splint Therapy Masterclass- BARRY OULTON
  • 29-30th October- Endodontic Masterclass- TOM BRANNEN, MIKE TURNER
  • 27-28th November- Onlay Masterclass- NIK SETHI
  • 29-30th January- Composite Masterclass - NEERAJ DIDDEE, GUY WELLS
• An established mentoring network, so support is available when you need it
• Opportunities to become a mentor yourself, developing others while generating additional income
• Special interests enthusiastically supported, with opportunities to develop your clinic around the dentistry you want to provide
• Access to discounted CPD, courses and development opportunities
  

The Other Good Stuff

• Refer-a-Friend rewards up to £5,000
• Blue Light Card eligibility and other discounts
• Charity match funding
• Visa sponsorship available, subject to eligibility and T&Cs
• NHS Pension
• Enhanced NHS maternity and paternity benefits
• Enhanced NHS sick pay
• The opportunity to retain NHS benefits while building your private list
  

What You'll Need

• GDC registration
• NHS Performer Number
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Correct clinical compliance to meet high CQC expectations and Riverdale Standards
  

Most importantly, we're looking for clinicians who care about providing great dentistry and share our values:
Do the Right Thing - Be the Best We Can Be - Support Each Other
Internal Recruitment Team
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