Associate Dentist | Mixed Practice

Are you an Associate Dentist looking for a stable, part-time NHS role with genuine private earning potential?

A long-established, highly regarded mixed practice in Gateshead has a rare opening for a clinician who values clinical autonomy, a manageable workload, and a clear path to growing their private income all within a Monday to Wednesday schedule.

• £14 per UDA
• 50% private earnings split
• 50% lab bill contribution
• Flexible schedule – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as standard; 2 days also considered for the right candidate
• A stable, inherited NHS patient list – no cold‑starting, no chasing new patients
• Practice has not accepted new NHS patients since 2022, ensuring a manageable and consistent clinical workflow
• SOE practice management software
• Easy commute from Newcastle and surrounding areas

• GDC registration
• NHS Performer Number
• A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred clinical care
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Suitable for an experienced associate or a dentist looking to build confidence in a supportive environment

• A well-established mixed NHS/private practice with a loyal, long-standing patient base
• Fully computerised clinical environment running SOE software
• Digital intraoral scanner and rotary endodontics in-house
• Supportive, experienced nursing and admin team
• A professional culture that puts ethical, patient-centred dentistry first
• Ideally located for commuters from Newcastle, Sunderland, and wider Tyneside
• Stable clinical environment – not a startup, not a corporate; a practice that has earned its reputation

This is a strong opportunity for an Associate Dentist who wants NHS security, a workable schedule, and the freedom to build something private alongside it in one of the North East's most commutable locations.