Associate Dentist - Substitute Cover

Bupa Dental Care; Shaldon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking an Associate Dentist for a self-employed role at its established Teignmouth practice. The position offers the chance to cover a busy list, with the potential for significant earnings through both private and NHS work, as well as access to extensive professional development opportunities and support.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Professional development opportunities

Discounted health insurance

Invisalign discount course

Access to an in-house complaint team

High standards of clinical governance

Practice marketing support

Referral fee for referring clinicians

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council.
• Experience with UDAs required.

Responsibilities

• Covering dental care for both private and NHS patients.
• Managing a list of 3000 UDAs per year.
• Delivering high standards of clinical governance.

Skills

Experience in dentistry

Ability to work with NHS and private patients

Communication skills

Education

Dental degree

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Teignmouth, Devon. This is a substitute cover role - covering between March and November 2025.

Opportunity details

• Tuesday, 8am - 4:30pm; Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm; Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Covering an established busy list - both private and NHS patients
• Covering 3000 UDAs per annum
• Great private earning potential to grow your business - 50% split on any private work completed
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support

About Teignmouth

Bupa Dental Care Teignmouth is a well-established 6-surgery practice, offering a modern working environment and fully computerised with Dentally software. Equipped with an OPG, digital x-rays, and an Apex Locator. The practice has experienced longstanding associates and hygienists with an excellent team of qualified support staff.

• Located within walking distance from shops, restaurants & cafes
• Easy access to trains and buses nearby

Our practice offers Bupa Smile Plan - a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of routine preventive dentistry throughout the year, promoting regular attendance and oral health maintenance. This provides a more stable income from a loyal patient base with no admin costs - you are paid for the services you deliver at private rates.

Being part of Bupa also offers the opportunity to provide dental treatment to insurance customers, enhancing revenue streams and private work growth.

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 for Bupa Menopause plan
• Wellbeing resources available

Additional benefits

• Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20% iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discounts with Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare, and Zimmer Biomet
• Up to £3,000 referral fee for referring clinicians & support staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• High standards of clinical governance and practice support
• Access to an in-house complaint team
• Practice marketing support
• Network of 380+ practices for easier relocation