Associate Dentist - Westpoint

Riverdale Healthcare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Visa sponsorship available

Refer-a-Friend rewards (£5,000)

Blue Light Card discounts

Charity match funding

In-house recruitment team

Job summary

Riverdale Healthcare in Manchester is seeking an Associate Dentist to join Westpoint Dental Practice. You’ll work with an established team, with access to advanced technology and a Specialist onsite, delivering NHS care with opportunities to grow private practice.

Expect a supportive environment, clinical leadership, and flexible deployment to suit personal and professional needs. The role offers strong patient lists, dedicated dental nurse support, and ongoing development through Riverdale

Qualifications

• GDC registration and NHS Performer Number required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK confirmed.
• Must meet Riverdale Standards and CQC expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dentistry within NHS and private mix.
• Deliver excellent patient care in a well-equipped 7-surgery practice.
• Collaborate with Specialists and Clinical Lead for support when needed.

Skills

GDC registration

NHS Performer Number

Eligibility to work in the UK

Clinical compliance (CQC)

Job description

Associate Dentist, Westpoint Dental Practice

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

Life as a Dentist at Westpoint Dental Centre:

• Mondays, Tues, Weds, Fridays available- 2 days with 2000 UDAs
• Competitive UDA rate, dependant upon experience
• 50% private/lab fee split
• Start Date: immediately
• Spacious 7 surgery practice
• Digital x-rays, OPG Machine, Intra-Oral Scanner, Endo Rotatary Machine, CBCT Scanner and Airflow available in practice
• Specialists onsite - Endodontics, Implants, Periodontist, Cosmetic
• Longstanding staff
• Clinical Lead onsite for support if required
• Street parking available
• Bus and Train station near by
• Good private potential
• Established and New patients
• Dedicated Dental Nurse

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

• 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.