Associate Dentist

Looking for a new challenge with a supportive, forward-thinking team? Join us in Alpha Dental Care, Chester-le-Street and work with a practice that truly invests in you. What’s on offer? Monday & Tuesday available. Competitive UDA rate, by negotiation. 50% private/lab fee split. Start Date: June 2026. 2300 UDAs available. A highly engaged Regional Director who will guide you through the transition and champion your ongoing growth. Established patient list. Working alongside a Qualified Dental Nurse. Perks you’ll love: Our very own Dental Academy – with courses, mentoring & big-name 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 (with in-house marketing magic). Discounts galore: CPD, High Street, Blue Light, courses & more. Free mortgage advice. Charity match funding & a Refer a Friend bonus up to £7,500. Visa sponsorship available (T&Cs apply). Special interests are encouraged and enthusiastically supported so your clinic can be designed around you! Gain your NHS pension, Enhanced NHS Maternity and Paternity leave, Enhanced NHS Sick pay and build your private list. Why Riverdale Healthcare? Riverdale Healthcare is an exciting, growing dental group with practices right across England. From NHS to private and specialist care, we’re all about making every patient’s experience positive and stress-free. Our friendly, talented teams are passionate about delivering the kind of dentistry that makes a real difference. At Riverdale, we put people first. We believe in honesty, kindness, and always doing the right thing – for our patients and for each other. We celebrate diversity, welcome new ideas, and love finding better ways to do things. Most importantly, we work together, creating a supportive and inclusive place where both patients and colleagues feel valued. What you’ll need: GDC registration + performer number. Indemnity cover. Eligibility to work in the UK. Reasonable Adjustments: If you are ready to apply but require any additional support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment department at your earliest convenience at: recruitment@riverdalehealthcare.com.