Associate Dentist

Bupa; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Bournemouth is seeking an Associate Dentist to join their self-employed team. The successful candidate will provide top-notch dental care, supported by a modern facility and a professional team atmosphere. This role offers great potential for private earnings, alongside an established NHS patient list. Interested candidates should contact the Clinical Resourcing Business Partner.

Benefits

Discounted health insurance

Professional development opportunities

In-house CPD events

5% rebate on lab expenses

Qualifications

• Registered Dentist with current dental qualifications required.
• Experience in treating NHS and private patients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental care to patients.
• Work alongside a team of hygienists and support staff.
• Utilize in-house resources for patient treatment.

Skills

Patient care

General dentistry

Teamwork

Education

Dental qualification

Job description

Associate Dentist (35172)

We're looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self‑employed basis at our established Bournemouth Central, Bupa Dental Care practice.

Associate Dentist vacancy details

• 3 days per week (Tue/Fri/Sat)
• 3,000 UDAs at an excellent rate
• High private earning potential
• Discounted labs

About Bournemouth Central

Established with 4 surgeries, modern working environment and fully computerised. Bournemouth Central has recently been refurbished and boasts high quality surgeries. Experienced longstanding associates in situ, supported by a team of fully‑trained qualified professional support staff. Bournemouth Central is based in the centre of Bournemouth and has been providing the local area for many years. It is a busy mixed practice with fantastic private earning potential and a full NHS patient list.

• 2 Hygienists in practice
• Free car parking
• Central location – nearby shops, transport links and restaurants
• Recently refurbished!

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

Partnering with Bupa also means the unique opportunity to provide dental treatment to our insurance customers, improving your revenue streams and growing any private work you wish to undertake.

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 to Bupa Menopause plan
• Suite of wellbeing resources available

Additional benefits

• An Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20 % iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discount – Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• Receive up to £3,000 referral fee for referring clinicians & support staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support – giving you the time to concentrate on delivering excellent patient care
• Access to an in‑house complaint team
• Practice level marketing support to help you grow your business
• Network of 380+ practices making it easier to relocate

Why we're different: As the only corporate dental provider in the UK not backed by private equity, we're in a unique position. We're committed to the UK dental industry for the long‑term – both private and NHS – and are ready to treat not just today's patients, but generations to come.

Furthermore, as a limited liability company Bupa has no shareholders, so we're able to focus 100 % on delivering a great service for our customers. We are run commercially to ensure we remain competitive, but Bupa reinvests 100 % of its profits to help provide better care for patients across the world.

To discuss the opportunity and your options available for this position, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:

• Name: Max Cunningham
• Email: [e-mail]

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Here you'll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of people representing the communities and customers we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.