Associate Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Fixed Term Associate Dentist to join a modern practice in Chelmsford. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with experienced colleagues and access to the latest technology. You'll provide a range of NHS and private treatments, ensuring high standards of patient care while benefiting from a competitive UDA rate and industry-leading perks. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that champions diversity and inclusivity, where your contributions will help improve the oral health of the community. If you're passionate about dentistry and looking for a rewarding career opportunity, this is the perfect fit.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Career development support

Access to a Hygienist

Free car parking

Subsidised health insurance

Discounts on courses and labs

Referral scheme bonuses

Practice level marketing support

Qualifications

• Qualified dentist with a valid dental degree and experience in NHS and private treatments.
• Strong communication skills to ensure excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental treatments including implants and Invisalign.
• Maintain a loyal patient base through excellent service and care.

Skills

Dental Surgery

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Degree

Tools

Dentally Software

Digital X-ray

Rotary Endo

Apex Locator

Job description

We’re looking for an Fixed Term Associate Dentist to work with us at our Bupa dental care practice in Chelmsford, Essex.

Associate Dentist vacancy details:

• Up to 2 days - Monday, Friday
• Up to 2000 UDAs
• ASAP - March 2026
• Competitive UDA rate
• Longstanding established list
• Industry-leading benefits – find out more below

About Bupa Dental Care Chelmsford

Established practice with 6 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray, Rotary Endo and Apex Locator. A full range of NHS and Private treatments are offered including Implants and Invisalign. There are 6 experienced longstanding associates in situ, supported by a dedicated Practice Manager and team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.

• Access to a Hygienist
• Free car parking
• Google review score 4.8
• Good transport links
• Located on New London Road, the main road into and out of the town centre and just a 15-minute walk from Chelmsford train station.

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 income from a loyal patient base with absolutely no fees or admin costs - you get paid for the work you do in line with private pricing.

Being part of 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
• Career development support
• Large clinical support network
• The latest equipment and technology
• Sponsored education and established career pathways, with clinical and non-clinical roles to further develop your career

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Subsidised health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferred rates to Bupa Menopause plan

More reasons to join us, written by our associate colleagues:

Additional benefits

• A Invisalign discount course and discount of labs bills (20% iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discount - Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• 5% discount if you choose to use Bupa Dental Care Labs
• Earn up to £3,000 per referral in our employee/associate referral scheme

Extra support where you need it

• A large support network of clinicians and Local Referral Networks including support from Area Clinical Leads and Area Managers
• 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
• Well-managed appointment book
• Practice level marketing support
• 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 role and your options available for this position, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:

Gemma Dart

[e-mail].

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our 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.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.