Associate Dentist - Fixed-Term

Bupa Dental Care; Bolton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

In-house CPD events

Professional development

Marketing support

Referral program up to £3,000

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Bolton on Wigan Road is seeking a Fixed-Term Associate Dentist to join on a self-employed basis at our well-established practice in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The role offers a stable patient base, modern facilities including Dentally software and digital x-rays, and a supportive team comprising hygienist and therapist to assist you in delivering high-quality care.

You will work two days per week (Thursday and Friday) with an annual target of 3000 UDAs; contract runs from 3

Qualifications

• Self-employed Fixed-Term Associate Dentist role.
• Contract duration 3 Aug 2026 to 2 July 2027.
• 2 days per week: Thursday and Friday.
• Covering an annual target of 3000 UDAs.

Job description

Fixed-Term 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 Bolton, Greater Manchester.

Opportunity Details

• 2 days per week required – Thursday and Friday
• Covering an annual target of 3000 UDAs
• Established patient list
• Contract duration 3rd August 2026 to 2nd July 2027
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support

About Bupa Dental Care Bolton, Ladybridge

Established with 7 modern surgeries, this well-equipped practice offers an excellent working environment with Dentally software and digital x-rays. Associates are supported by an experienced team of qualified, fully trained professional support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality dental care.

Facilities and Support

• Access to a Hygienist and Therapist
• iTero Scanner
• Rotary Endodontics
• CEREC machine
• Located on Wigan Road, Bolton
• Free on-site parking at the front of the building plus on-street parking available
• Dedicated marketing team including Treatment Co-ordinator to help you grow and market your private service

Benefits

• Bupa Smile Plan – a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of routine preventive dentistry throughout the year, providing a more stable revenue stream with no fees or admin costs
• Opportunity to provide dental treatment to Bupa insurance customers, improving revenue streams and growing any private work you wish to undertake
• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• Referral portal
• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates to Bupa Menopause plan
• Suite of wellbeing resources available
• An Invisalign discount course and savings on lab bills (20% iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discounts – Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• Up to £3,000 referral fee for referring clinicians & support staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support
• 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 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. We focus 100% on delivering great service for our customers, reinvesting all profits to improve care across the world.

Contact

Tina Louise Thomas
[e-mail]
07935 600595

Additional Information

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