Dental Therapist

Bupa; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider is seeking a Dental Therapist to join their team in Newton Abbot, providing high-quality dental care on a self-employed basis. This role offers significant earning potential and access to resources for professional development. The practice is equipped with modern facilities and is committed to patient welfare, creating an inclusive environment for staff. Flexible working hours can be arranged, with strong support available from the practice.

Benefits

Discounted health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Referral fees up to £3,000

Qualifications

• Experience in dental therapy required.
• Ability to provide quality patient care.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental therapy services to patients.
• Partner with the practice on a self-employed basis.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff.

Job description

Job description

Dental Therapist (35439)

We're looking for a Dental Therapist to partner with us on a self‑employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Newton Abbot, Devon.

Dental Therapist opportunity details

• Monday and Friday are available
• Great earning potential to grow your business
• Industry‑leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support

About Newton Abbot

Established with 4 modern, spacious surgeries, an OPG, digital x‑ray, and an Apex Locator. Experienced, longstanding associates support a dedicated team of qualified professional support staff. We predominantly provide NHS dental care, with a small private provision.

• Parking on site
• Qualified nurses
• Near train station and bus routes
• Close to motorway

Our practice offers the Bupa Smile Plan—a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of routine preventive dentistry throughout the year, giving a more stable revenue stream with no fees or admin costs. For you, this means being paid for the services you offer in line with private pricing.

Partnering with Bupa also gives the unique opportunity to provide treatment to 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 the 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 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 are uniquely positioned to commit to the NHS and private markets for the long term. We are run commercially, reinvesting 100% of profits to deliver better care locally and globally. We champion diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves and share the purpose of improving oral health and overall wellbeing.