Job Description

Dental Therapist

Join our friendly team at Alpha Dental Care, Kirkbymoorside – a modern, four-surgery practice equipped with digital technology including digital X-rays and an intra-oral scanner. You'll be supported by an experienced, long-standing team in a welcoming practice that provides both NHS and private dentistry, with specialist support in Endodontics and Orthodontics. The practice has built an excellent local reputation, reflected in its 5-star patient reviews.

Nestled on the edge of the stunning North York Moors National Park, Kirkbymoorside is a charming market town offering the perfect balance of countryside living and convenience. Surrounded by picturesque villages, walking and cycling routes, and just a short drive from Helmsley, Pickering and the Yorkshire Coast, it's an ideal location for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle while remaining well connected to York and the wider North Yorkshire region.

What’s on offer?

• 4-5 days (flexible on days)
• self-employed position
• This DOES offer sponsorship (Please see further information below)
• Established patient base with patients ready to be booked in
• Direct Access patients
• Supportive and experienced team, including longstanding nurses
• Clinical Lead onsite for support and development
• on-street and easy car parking available

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
• Discounts galore: CPD, High Street, Blue Light, courses & more
• Free mortgage advice
• Charity match funding & a Refer a Friend bonus up to £7,500

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
• Indemnity cover
• Up to date CPD
• Current DBS
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Willingness to do Direct Access and experienced

Information for overseas candidates

Please read before applying- you must meet the below criteria

• Must be in the UK upon application to allow for speedy practice visit
• Willing to relocate to Kirkbymoorside or within 1 hour of the practice (relocation package will not be available). We strongly advise you research the area, it is a very beautiful but very rural area.
• MUST be GDC registered dental therapist
• Must have a minimum of 3 years clinical experience
• You will expect to have a clinical assessment as part of your recruitment process

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.

Come and see what dentistry looks like when you’ve got the right team behind you