Associate Dentist

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

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Settle is seeking an Associate Dentist to join their team. The role offers a competitive UDA rate with a potential performance bonus and the opportunity for private earnings. Candidates should be experienced in NHS and private dentistry and passionate about providing excellent patient care. This position supports professional development and a collaborative clinical environment.

Benefits

GBP10K performance bonus

Continuous professional development opportunities

Discounted health insurance

Invisalign discount course

Qualifications

• Registered with the GDC.
• Experience in NHS and private dentistry.
• Ability to manage patient relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of dental treatments to NHS and private patients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and governance.
• Develop patient plans for ongoing care.

Skills

NHS experience

Private practice knowledge

Dental treatment planning

Communication skills

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!

GBP10K PERFORMANCE BONUS, ON TOP OF YOUR UDA RATE

• Up to GBP18.57 per UDA depending on experience
• Stable NHS book, earning potential in excess of GBP100k, 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 disabled access on the ground floor.
• Modern equipment provided, 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 the Bupa Smile Plan—a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of routine preventive dentistry throughout the year. This encourages regular attendance and helps maintain 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 to 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—Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare, and Zimmer Biomet
• Up to GBP3,000 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
• Network of 380+ practices for easier relocation

Why we're different: As the only UK corporate dental provider not backed by private equity, we're committed to the long-term private and NHS dental industry. As a limited liability company, Bupa has no shareholders, allowing us to focus solely 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.

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