Associate Dentist

Bupa UK; Penarth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care in Penarth, Glamorgan, is seeking an Associate Dentist on a self-employed basis to join an established practice. Tuesdays are available, with NHS earnings up to £27,000 and substantial private earning potential.

The role offers NHS lab fee reimbursements, a private/private lab split, and a supportive, well-equipped team in a modern practice. You will deliver a wide range of treatments and help grow the patient base.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dentist with current practising licence.
• Welsh NHS performer number status.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of private and NHS treatments.
• Manage own patient cohort with focus on long-term outcomes; prioritise clinical need.
• Provide urgent and emergency care for new and existing patients.

Skills

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 developmentEnjoy 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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