Associate Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Arnside; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Settle, North Yorkshire, is seeking an Associate Dentist to provide high-quality care for NHS and private patients. The role includes a competitive UDA rate, bonus potential, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess a dental degree and experience in patient care. Enjoy a welcoming environment and commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

£10K performance bonus

Access to in-house CPD

Discounted health insurance

Implant discount courses

Qualifications

• Valid dental license and registration with GDC.
• Experience in both NHS and private dentistry is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental care to NHS and private patients.
• Manage patient treatment plans and ensure follow-up care.
• Collaborate with the dental team to improve service delivery.

Skills

NHS experience

Private dentistry knowledge

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Dental degree

Job description

Associate Dentist - Settle, North Yorkshire

Settle is a wonderful, bustling, historic Yorkshire Dales market town. The town is full of quality independent shops, cafes, and restaurants and is home to the world-famous Settle-Carlisle railway line. The surrounding limestone landscape abounds with dry stone walls, meadows, the Yorkshire three peaks, waterfalls, and caves. Find out what Bupa Dental Care can offer you in this beautiful town below!

*£10K PERFORMANCE BONUS, ON TOP OF YOUR UDA RATE*

• Up to £18.57 per UDA depending on experience
• Stable NHS book, earning potential in excess of £100k, plus private potential!
• Up to five days per week available - Monday to Friday (9am-5pm).
• Up to 7,000 UDAs available (flexible target)
• Great private earning potential
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Bupa Dental Care Settle

Based on the Settle to Carlisle railway line, we have been established for over 45 years. A mixed practice offering NHS and private treatments, including whitening, implants, and social orthodontics.

• 4 surgeries with ground-floor disabled access
• Modern equipment including digital x-rays and OPG machine
• 100 years of nursing experience in practice & over 85 years of clinical experience
• Google review score of 4.9!

Our practice offers Bupa Smile Plan, a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of routine preventive dentistry throughout the year. This helps patients budget for their dental care and encourages regular attendance, maintaining oral health. For you, it means a more stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with no fees or admin costs—you get paid for the services you offer in line with private pricing.

Partnering with Bupa also offers the opportunity to provide dental treatment to insurance customers, enhancing your revenue streams and growing private work.

Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa

• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates for Bupa Menopause plan
• Wellbeing resources available

Additional benefits

• Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20% iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discounts on Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare, and Zimmer Biomet
• Up to £3,000 referral fee for referring clinicians & support staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• High standards of clinical governance and expert practice support
• Access to an in-house complaint team
• Practice marketing support to grow your business
• Network of 380+ practices for easier relocation

As the only UK corporate dental provider not backed by private equity, we’re committed to the long-term UK dental industry, serving both private and NHS patients. As a limited liability company, Bupa has no shareholders, allowing us to focus on delivering excellent patient care. We reinvest 100% of profits to improve care worldwide.

To discuss this opportunity, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:

Emma Hitchens
[e-mail]
07714683276

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