Associate Dentist - 12 Month FTC

Bupa Dental Care; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned dental care provider in Chester-le-Street is seeking an Associate Dentist for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves providing quality dental care in a friendly environment, working part-time on Mondays and Tuesdays. Applicants should have a dental degree and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and various professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Discounted health insurance

Access to Bupa Healthcare resources

Clinical support network

Qualifications

• Qualified dental professional with a current dental degree.
• Experience in providing both NHS and private dental treatments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental services to patients.
• Manage patient relationships and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

Skills

Dental skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Dental degree

Tools

Dentally software

Job description

Associate Dentist - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract [Maternity Cover] - Pelton, County Durham.

• Monday and Tuesday (8am-5pm)
• Fantastic UDA rate!
• 2000 UDAs
• The contract will run from 5th January 2026 to 29th December 2026.
• Great private earning potential
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Bupa Dental Care Pelton

Established, three surgery practice fully computerised with Dentally software and equipped with digital radiographs. Located in the small village of Pelton, our practice has been providing the local community with dental services for over 20 years. We offer a range of both NHS and private treatments, delivered in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our longstanding, experienced clinicians are supported by a dedicated Practice Manager, qualified dental nurses and a fantastic team of practice support staff.

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 income from a loyal patient base with absolutely no fees or admin costs - you get paid for the work you do in line with private pricing.

Being part of 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.

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, Thrive at Bupa

• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• 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 discuss the opportunity and your options available for this position, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:

Emma Hitchens
[e-mail]
07714683276

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.