Dental Hygienist

Bupa Dental Care; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice as a Dental Hygienist, where you will enjoy a self-employed role with flexible shifts. This modern facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, providing you the tools to deliver exceptional patient care. With industry-leading offers for professional growth and a supportive clinical network, you will thrive in an environment that values your expertise. Enjoy additional benefits such as discounted health insurance and a referral fee for bringing in new clinicians. Be part of a team that is committed to improving oral health and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Discounted Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

In-house CPD Events

Practice Marketing Support

Referral Fee for Clinicians

Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Hygienist with experience in patient care.
• Strong communication skills for effective patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene treatments to patients.
• Manage a pre-booked patient list effectively.

Skills

Dental Hygiene

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Dental Hygiene Qualification

Tools

Dentally Software

Itero

Digital X-ray

Apex Locator

Job description

We’re looking for a Dental Hygienist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Plymstock, Plymouth.

Dental Hygienist opportunity details:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday shifts
• Taking over a pre-booked patient list
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support

About Plymstock

Our practice is a modern, fully computerised 7-surgery facility equipped with Dentally software, Itero, digital x-ray, and Apex Locator. We have experienced longstanding associates, a dedicated Dental Hygienist, and a team of qualified support staff.

We offer the Bupa Smile Plan, enabling patients to spread the cost of routine preventive dentistry, encouraging regular attendance and maintaining oral health. This provides a stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with no fees or admin costs—payment is in line with private pricing.

Partnering with Bupa allows you to provide dental treatments to insurance customers, enhancing revenue and expanding private work opportunities.

Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa

• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates for Bupa Menopause plan
• Wellbeing resources

Additional benefits

• 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

Why we're different

As the only UK corporate dental provider not backed by private equity, we are committed to the long-term future of UK dentistry—serving both private and NHS patients. As a limited liability company, Bupa has no shareholders, allowing us to focus solely on delivering excellent care. We reinvest 100% of profits to improve patient care worldwide.

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We welcome you to join our inclusive environment where diversity is valued. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and to make a better world.