Associate Dentist - Fixed-Term

Bupa Dental Care; Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Invisalign discount

Labs discount

Implant discounts

Referral fee

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Carrickfergus is inviting an Associate Dentist to join on a fixed-term, self-employed basis at our established practice in Carrickfergus, County Antrim. The role offers an established patient list and a full-time pattern Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00.

The fixed-term contract runs 30/11/26 to 30/11/27 with access to a supportive team, in-house CPD and a strong network across 380+ practices.

Responsibilities

• Fixed-term contract with self-employed basis.
• Established patient list available at practice.

Job description

Associate Dentist

We’re looking for a Fixed-Term Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.

Associate Dentist opportunity details

• Up to 5 days per week - Monday to Friday [08:30-17:00]
• Established patient list
• Fixed-Term contract available from 30/11/26 to 30/11/27
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support - find out more below

About Bupa Dental Carrickfergus

Bupa Dental Care Carrickfergus is a well established 3 surgery clinic offering a modern working environment, Dentally software, digital x-ray and Apex Locator.Experienced longstanding clinicians in situ, supported by a dedicated Practice Manager, team of qualified Nurses and professional support staff.

• Access to a Hygienist
• Rotary Endodontics
• Free car parking available at the car park situated to the back of the De Courcy Centre (just a few minutes' walk away)
• Short 4 minute walk from the train station
• Local amenities all within walking distance
• Dedicated marketing team to help you grow and market your private services

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
• 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.

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.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.