Associate Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Penarth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS lab fees reimbursed

Private earning potential

Flexible self-employed basis

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care in Penarth, Glamorgan is seeking an Associate Dentist to join on a self-employed basis in a well-established practice, with Tuesdays available. You will deliver a mix of NHS and private dentistry with no UDA targets, NHS lab fees reimbursed, and the potential to grow your private patient base within a supportive team.

Join a modern, well-equipped practice with experienced clinicians and dedicated support staff, offering flexibility, clinical freedom, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• GDC registration as a dentist is required.
• Welsh NHS performer number is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of private and NHS treatments.
• Perform comprehensive exams and preventative care.
• Manage urgent and emergency care for patients.
• Build and manage your own patient cohort with a focus on long-term outcomes.

Skills

Private dentistry

NHS dentistry

Patient care

Long-term patient management

Education

GDC registered Dentist

Welsh NHS performer number

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 Penarth.

• Tuesdays available

• Up to £27,000 NHS Potential Earnings (No UDA targets)

• Private earning potential

• NHS lab fees fully reimbursed

• Competitive private & labs 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 6 light and airy surgeries, experienced longstanding associates in situ, 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 standout pulse results

How can Bupa Dental Care 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

We’re setting the new standard for UK dentistry – will you join us?

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