Locum Dentist - Stafford

Riverdale Healthcare; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Qualified Dental Nurse support

Clinical Lead & Regional Director on-•

Special interests encouraged & private

Job summary

Riverdale Healthcare invites a locum dentist to join Stafford Dental Surgery in Stafford. The role offers 2–3 days per week (Mon, Weds, Fri) with a day rate of £500 and a minimum 25 UDA delivery, starting immediately until the end of March 2027.

The practice features a spacious 6-surgery setup, on-site specialist implants and aligners, and advanced imaging technologies. Support from qualified nurses, clinical leads, and a regional director aids settlement and ongoing development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dentistry as a locum at Stafford Dental Surgery.
• Collaborate with on-site specialists and nursing staff.
• Deliver patient care with flexibility for 2–3 days per week.

Skills

GDC registration

NHS Performer Number

Eligibility to work in the UK

Riverdale Standards compliance

Tools

Intraoral scanner

Digital x-rays

Job description

Locum Dentist – Stafford Dental Surgery, Stafford

• Days: 2-3 days per week (Mon, Weds, Fri available)
• Day Rate-£500 per day, min 25 UDA delivery
• Start-immediately until end of March 2027

Life at Stafford Dental Surgery, Stafford:

• Spacious 6 surgery practice
• Intraoral scanner available
• Digital x-rays available
• Longstanding and established staff
• Specialist onsite - Implantologist and Aligners
• Specialist Nurses onsite - Radiography, Impressions, Implants
• Stafford town centre 5mins walk away
• Easy access to public transport

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?

• 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
  • 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.

For more information email [e-mail]

Easy recruitment process:

• Chat with your dedicated recruitment team individual
• Practice visit
• Contracting and onboarding
• Day one!