Associate Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK dental provider is seeking an Associate Dentist on a self-employed basis in Gloucester. This role offers the flexibility of working two days a week with up to 2000 UDAs at a competitive rate of £15 per UDA. Join an established practice with state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative team environment focused on providing excellent patient care. Enjoy access to exclusive discounts and professional development opportunities in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Discounted health insurance

Invisalign discount course

Referral fee

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified dentist with GDC registration.
• Experience in private practice preferred.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to patients in accordance with Bupa standards.
• Manage a varying caseload of patients.
• Collaborate with a team for patient development.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient management

Communication

Education

Dental Degree

Registered with GDC

Job description

Associate Dentist

We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self‑employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.

Associate Dentist vacancy details

• Two day per week available – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday must include a Wednesday
• Up to 2000 UDAs
• Up to £15 per UDA
• Great private earning potential
• Industry‑leading benefits – find out more below

About Gloucester, Painswick Road

Established practice, modern working environment, fully computerised, digital x‑ray. Experienced longstanding associates in situ, supported by a dedicated team of fully‑trained, qualified professional support staff. Newly refurbished practice, with parking and close to town centre.

OurPractice has 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
• Referral Portal
• 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:

Rachael Wallis – [e-mail]

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

Here you’ll 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.