Associate Dentist and unscheduled care

Riverdale Healthcare; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Heidi subscriptions

CareStack/Boxly tech tools

Private plan and private work growth

Job summary

Riverdale Healthcare is seeking an Associate Dentist at Alpha Dental Care, Laburnum, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear. You’ll work across NHS and private lists with a supportive team, advanced technology, and opportunities to develop your clinical interests.

The role supports flexible days (Mon–Fri) with a private plan and 50% private/lab fee split, plus strong regional leadership and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• GDC registration is required to practice.
• NHS Performer Number is required for NHS activity.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
• Compliance with high CQC Riverdale Standards is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental care to NHS and private patients.
• Manage NHS list and opportunities to grow private work.
• Collaborate with specialists and multidisciplinary team.

Education

GDC registration

NHS Performer Number

Eligibility to work in the UK

Riverdale Standards compliant

Tools

Digital x-rays

Intra-oral scanner

SFD software

Job description

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

• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (take 1 or all 5!)
• UDAs: 5000 - UDA rate from £14.00
• 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.

• 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

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Internal Recruitment Team

We're Riverdale Healthcare's in-house recruitment team, not an agency. We pride ourselves on building genuine relationships with clinicians and supporting you throughout the recruitment process.