Dentist

DentalJobs.co.uk; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Flexible working hours

High UDA rate

Private earning potential

CPD events and career development

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Heckmondwike is seeking an Associate Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care, including general and cosmetic treatments. This role offers flexible hours, a competitive UDA rate, and the chance to mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a dental degree and experience in managing patient anxiety. Join a supportive team with strong opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered Dentist with a valid license.
• Experience in general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.
• Ability to manage anxious patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide general dentistry services to patients.
• Deliver cosmetic and restorative treatments.
• Manage patient comfort and anxiety.

Skills

General dentistry

Cosmetic treatments

Patient management

Mentoring skills

Sedation techniques

Education

Dental degree (BDS or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Associate Dentist to join us at Bupa Dental Care Heckmondwike.

Responsibilities

• Provide general dentistry services (check-ups, fillings and hygiene appointments).
• Deliver a wide range of cosmetic and restorative treatments as part of a patient care plan.
• Manage patient comfort and anxiety in dentistry, including potential sedation when appropriate.
• Provide dental implants and accept referrals for implants from dentists across the country.
• Support and participate in orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign and C-Fast as applicable to patient needs.
• Mentor other team members and develop mentorship skills where opportunities arise.

What we offer

• Performance related bonus - up to £8k
• Flexible working hours
• Fantastic UDA rate of £15
• Up to 5 days per week; up to 5,400 UDAs
• Great private earning potential - 50% split on any private work completed
• Opportunity to mentor and grow leadership within the team
• Part-time roles considered

About Heckmondwike

For over 40 years, this dental practice has been caring for patients in the centre of Heckmondwike, with free secure parking to the rear of the building. The practice has close links to the M62 and is easily accessible from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Huddersfield. From our 12 light and airy surgeries, our team offers general dentistry (check-ups, fillings and hygiene appointments) as well as a wide range of cosmetic and restorative treatments. If patients are particularly anxious about having dental work done, we may be able to provide sedation. We offer dental implants and accept referrals for this service from dentists across the country. We also offer teeth and well-known orthodontic treatments such as Invisalign and C-Fast.

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 income from a loyal patient base with absolutely no fees or admin costs - you get paid for the work you do in line with private pricing.

Being part of 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
• Career development support including sponsored education and established career pathways
• Large clinical support network
• The latest equipment and technology

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Subsidised health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferred rates to Bupa Menopause plan

More reasons to join us, written by our associate colleagues

• Invisalign discount course and discounts on labs bills (20% iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discounts with Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• 5% discount if you choose to use Bupa Dental Care Labs
• Earn up to £3,000 per referral in our employee/associate referral scheme

Extra support and governance

• Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support to help you deliver excellent patient care
• Access to in-house complaints team, marketing support, compliance and IT
• Well-managed appointment book
• Network of 380+ practices to facilitate relocation

Furthermore, as a limited liability company, Bupa has no shareholders and reinvests 100% of its profits to help provide better care for patients. To discuss the role and your options available for this position, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner.

We update our website daily with all our opportunities across the UK and Ireland. If you want to find out a bit more about us, please visit our careers website. Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.