Dental Hygienist - Fixed Term

Bupa Dental Care; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental care provider in Torquay is seeking a self-employed Dental Hygienist for a fixed term until April 2026. The role offers Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for service at a busy practice. You'll benefit from industry-leading offers, professional growth resources, and a loyal patient base. This position provides a stable revenue stream with no admin costs and the opportunity to treat insurance customers. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are highlights of joining this team.

Benefits

Free car parking

Professional development opportunities

Access to discounted health insurance

Referral fee opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide dental treatment to patients at an established dental practice.
• Contribute to oral health through regular dental care and treatment.
• Maintain excellent patient relationships and manage care effectively.

Job description

We’re looking for a Dental Hygienist to partner with us on a self‑employed basis at our established Shiphay Dental and Torbay Implant Centre in Torquay - TQ2 7DU. This role is for a fixed term until April 2026.

Dental Hygienist opportunity details

• Fixed Term position until April 2026
• Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays - 8:30am - 17:00pm available
• Covering an established list at a busy practice
• Industry‑leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Shiphay Dental, Torquay

Founded in 1938, our well‑established practice has been providing dental care to the local community in Torquay for over 80 years. We provide a comprehensive range of treatments, from general dentistry to dental implants, teeth straightening and cosmetic treatments. We are based at TQ2 7DU.

• Free car parking
• Long standing team of associates in situ

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

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates to Bupa Menopause plan
• Suite of wellbeing resources available

Additional benefits

• 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
• 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 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.