Associate Dentist - Fixed Term

Bupa Dental Care; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking a Fixed-Term Associate Dentist to join our Dundonald practice. You will work in a supportive environment with experienced staff, providing essential dental services to a loyal patient base. Enjoy competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and various benefits to enhance your practice.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Discounted health insurance

Referral fee for Clinicians & Support Staff

Marketing support for practice growth

Access to Bupa Healthcare resources

Qualifications

• Registered Dentist with valid licensing.
• Experience in providing patient care.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental treatment to patients including routine and emergency care.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and clinical governance.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

Skills

Dentistry

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Dental Degree

Job description

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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 Dundonald, County Down.

• Contract available from 18th August 2025 until 7th September 2026
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Bupa Dental Care Dundonald

Established with 3 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray and Apex Locator. Experienced associates delivering dental services, supported by a dedicated on-site Practice Manager, Lead Nurse and fully-trained qualified, professional support staff.

• Access to Hygienist/Therapist
• Small friendly practice with a supportive, long-standing team
• Located in the centre of Dundonald Village, close to all local amenities
• Just a 20-minute drive outside of Belfast
• Free on-street parking and close to glider service
• Great Google score 4.9*

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