Associate Dentist

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider is seeking an Associate Dentist to join their established practice in Colchester. This role offers a competitive UDA rate, professional development opportunities, and the chance to grow your private practice. With a supportive team and modern facilities, you will be well-equipped to provide excellent patient care while enhancing your career in dentistry.

Benefits

Discounted health insurance

Invisalign discount course

Referral fee for clinicians

Access to an in-house complaint team

Practice-level marketing support

Qualifications

• Qualified dentist with a valid dental license.
• Experience in private practice is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care and treatment to patients.
• Manage patient relationships and ensure high satisfaction.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Professional Development

Education

Dental Degree

Job description

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We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Colchester, Ipswich Road.

• Up to 4 days per week: Mon 8:15-5:30, Tues 8:15-5:00, Wed 8:30-5:00 & Thurs 8:30-6:30

• Up to 5000 UDAs with a competitive UDA rate

• Great private earning potential to grow your business

• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support

About Bupa Dental Care Colchester

Established with 8 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised with Dentally software, digital x-ray, and CBCT. Experienced associates supported by a team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.

• Access to Hygienist support

• Rotary Endodontics

• Air purifier in practice

• Practice location with good transport links and free on-site parking

• Dedicated marketing team to help grow and market your private services

Our practice offers the Bupa Smile Plan—a payment plan allowing patients to spread the cost of routine preventive dentistry, encouraging regular attendance and maintaining oral health. This provides a stable revenue stream with no fees or admin costs for you, as you are paid in line with private pricing.

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

Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa

• Professional development opportunities

• 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 (20% iGO, 46% on comprehensive treatment)

• Implant discounts with Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare, and Zimmer Biomet

• Up to £3,000 referral fee for referring clinicians and support staff (T&Cs apply)

• High standards of clinical governance and expert practice support

• Access to an in-house complaint team

• Practice-level marketing support

• Network of over 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 UK dental industry—private and NHS—and to treating generations to come. As a limited liability company, Bupa has no shareholders, allowing us to focus entirely on delivering excellent patient care. We reinvest 100% of profits to improve healthcare worldwide.

To discuss this opportunity and your options, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner. Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to learn more about working with us. We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, united by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and making a better world.