Associate Dentist - Fixed Term

Bupa Dental Care; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental service provider in the UK is looking for an Associate Dentist to join their Dundonald practice. The role offers a stable income from an established patient list with additional benefits including professional development opportunities, discounted health insurance, and access to in-house resources. Applicants should have a dental degree and experience delivering dental services. This fixed-term contract runs from August 2025 until September 2026.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Discounted health insurance

Clinical governance support

Practice level marketing support

Referral fee for referring staff

Qualifications

• Dental degree and qualifications.
• Experience in delivering dental services.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dental services to patients based on established patient list.
• Provide dental treatments to insurance customers.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Job description

Fixed-Term Associate Dentist opportunity details

• 3 days per week - Mon/Wed/Fri
• Contract available from 18th August 2025 until 7th September 2026
• Established patient list
• 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

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:

Tina Louise Thomas
[e-mail]
07935 600595

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.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.