Associate Dentist

Bupa UK; Penarth; On-site; GBP 22,500 - 27,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS package

Private earning potential

NHS lab fees reimbursed

Lab split

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care in Penarth, Glamorgan is seeking an Associate Dentist on a self-employed basis to join an established practice. The role offers a flexible NHS package, potential private earnings, and a supportive, collaborative team in a well-equipped setting.

Role involves delivering a mix of NHS and private treatments, building your patient cohort, and focusing on long-term outcomes with access to clinical training and career development. Tuesdays available and NHS lab fees reimbursed.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dentist.
• Welsh NHS performer number.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of private and NHS treatments.
• Manage own patient cohort with focus on long-term outcomes.
• Prioritise clinical need and provide high-quality care.
• Offer urgent and emergency care for new and existing patients.

Education

GDC registered Dentist

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 Penarth, Glamorgan.

Associate Dentist – Penarth, Glamorgan

Build your future with a flexible, well‑supported mixed Dentist role in town, offering a stable NHS package, strong private earning potential, and a collaborative team that’s genuinely invested in your success.

• Tuesdays available
• Up to £25,000 NHS potential earnings (No UDA targets)
• Private earning potential
• NHS lab fees fully reimbursed
• Competitive private & lab split

Your role

You’ll deliver a broad range of private and NHS treatments, in line with the NHS Wales reform framework, including:

• Comprehensive exams and risk‑based recalls
• Preventative and oral health care
• Routine and complex restorative treatments
• Urgent and emergency care for new and existing patients

You’ll manage your own patient cohort, focusing on long‑term outcomes, access for new patients, and prioritising clinical need—giving you more time to deliver high‑quality care.

About The Practice

Established with six light and airy surgeries and experienced longstanding associates, supported by a team of fully‑trained qualified professional support staff.

Join a well‑established, modern practice with a collaborative, long‑standing team that genuinely supports each other.

• Modern, well‑equipped surgeries
• Experienced clinicians and strong nursing support
• Established patient base with high demand for private & NHS dentistry
• Excellent transport links and accessible location—5 minutes from city centre
• A region renowned for its strong engagement and outstanding pulse results

How Bupa Dental Care can help you feel at ease in your career

• Get flexibility, support and security from a trusted brand that’s invested in you
• We’re the UK’s #1 health and dental insurer, helping you grow your private patient base alongside steady income streams
• Access Clinical Training Academy and 300+ CPD courses, with opportunities for mentoring and career development
• Enjoy clinical freedom to provide the right care for your patients
• Benefit from discounted Bupa health insurance and wellbeing support
• Work with modern equipment and continually evolving dental technologies

Requirements

• GDC registered Dentist
• Welsh NHS performer number

Contact: Rachael Wallis
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