Associate Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established dental practice in Folkestone seeks an Associate Dentist on a self-employed basis. The role includes providing dental care in a modern environment with comprehensive support. Benefits include access to a loyal patient base and a collaborative atmosphere. Opportunities for professional development and discounts on dental treatments are also provided.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Professional development opportunities

Discounted health insurance

Referral fee for clinicians

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid dental degree.
• Experience with patient care and communication is essential.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental treatment to patients efficiently.
• Manage patient care and follow-up.
• Collaborate with dental nurses and support staff.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient care

Communication

Education

Dental degree

Tools

OPG

Digital x-ray

Rotary Endo

CT Scanner

Apex Locator

Job description

Overview

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

Opportunity details

• Every Friday
• Up to 1,500 UDAs @ £16 per UDA
• Great earning potential

About Bupa Folkestone, Sandgate Road

Established with 6 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally, OPG, digital x-ray, Rotary Endo, CT Scanner and Apex Locator. Experienced longstanding associates in situ, supported by professional support staff including a team of fully qualified Dental Nurses.

• Friendly, vibrant & welcoming team
• Car parking nearby or bus and train station within 5 minute walk
• Located in town centre, very close to the west end which is a very affluent area
• Lots of shops, restaurants and supermarkets nearby

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 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

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

Here you’ll be 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