Associate Dentist - Whickham

Associate Dentist - Village

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

• Saturdays (around 1,200 UDAs)
• Competitive UDA rate, depending on experience
• 50% private/lab fee split
• Active Clinical Leadership team available to support
• Spacious 5‑surgery practice
• OPG, Digital X-rays, Intra‑oral scanner, Airflow available
• SFD software used
• Specialist onsite – Implants, Orthodontics
• Working alongside a qualified Dental Nurse
• Established patient list
• Longstanding and established staff
• Separate dedicated staff room
• Local amenities nearby
• Limited parking at the rear of practice
• Good private potential
• 4.5‑star Google Review

As an associate dentist you will provide essential NHS dental care, including routine examinations, restorative procedures, and referrals to specialists. You will also deliver additional treatments and services such as private procedures, orthodontics, and implant consultations to help patients achieve optimal oral health.

• Our very own Dental Academy – courses, mentoring & industry 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 (in‑house marketing)
• Discounts on CPD, high‑street training, Blue Light tuition, and more
• Free mortgage advice
• Charity match funding & Refer a Friend bonus up to £7,500
• Visa sponsorship available (terms & conditions apply)
• Special interests are encouraged and supported so your clinic can be designed around you
• Gain your NHS pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and enhanced sick pay whilst building a private list

Riverdale Healthcare is an exciting, growing dental group with practices across England. We focus on delivering positive, stress‑free patient experiences, supporting staff with mentoring, professional development, and an inclusive work culture that values diversity and innovation.

• GDC registration + performer number
• Indemnity cover
• Eligibility to work in the UK

If you are ready to apply but require additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact recrui at your earliest convenience.