Associate Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established dental practice in Ebbw Vale is seeking an Associate Dentist to join their team on a self-employed basis. With a modern working environment and a supportive clinical network, this role offers significant earning potential through private work and an advanced performance-related bonus. Enjoy the benefits of working with a company that prioritizes patient care and professional development without the constraints of private equity backing. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact in the community while enjoying a rewarding career in dentistry.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Professional development opportunities

Discounted health insurance

Invisalign discount course

High standards of clinical governance

Access to an in-house complaint team

Practice-level marketing support

Network of 380+ practices for relocation

Qualifications

• Must have a valid dental degree and relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a clinical setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental care to patients.
• Manage a stable and established patient list.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient Care

Clinical Governance

Education

Dental Degree

Tools

Dentally Software

Digital X-ray

Job description

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

Associate Dentist vacancy details

• Advanced performance related bonus of 8k
• Monday - Friday available
• Up to 7,000 UDAs
• Stable and established diary
• Great private earning potential

About Ebbw Vale:

Established with 4 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray, and Apex Locator. Implants and social ortho are offered at the practice. Experienced longstanding associates are supported by a team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.

• Access to a Hygienist
• Car park 2-minute walk from the practice
• Located on the high street with shops, restaurants, and coffee shops nearby
• Established patient list

Our practice offers Bupa Smile Plan:

A payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of their routine preventive dentistry throughout the year, encouraging regular attendance and helping to maintain oral health. For you, this means a more stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with no fees or admin costs—payment is for services offered in line with private pricing.

Partnering with Bupa:

Provides the opportunity to treat insurance customers, enhancing revenue streams and growing private work.

Benefits of working with 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 for Bupa Menopause plan
• Wellbeing resources

Additional benefits:

• Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20% iGO and 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 (Ts & Cs apply)
• High standards of clinical governance and expert practice support
• Access to an in-house complaint team
• Practice-level marketing support
• Network of 380+ practices for easier relocation

Why we're different:

As the only UK-based corporate dental provider not backed by private equity, we’re committed to the long-term future of UK dentistry, serving both private and NHS patients. 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 services worldwide.

Contact:

To discuss this opportunity, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:

Rachael Wallis

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