Hygienist

Bupa Dental Care; Dover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse support

On-site parking

Bupa Healthcare access

Professional growth resources

Marketing support

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care in Dover, Kent is seeking a self-employed Dental Hygienist to join our established practice. You will be at the heart of a busy team, delivering high-quality hygiene care to a mix of NHS/private patients.

The role includes Saturday shifts (09:00–17:00) with nurse support, access to private and Membership patients, and an established patient list. You will benefit from industry-leading growth resources and business support to help grow your independent hygiene practice.

Qualifications

• GDC registered dental hygienist in the UK.
• Experience in NHS and private settings is advantageous.
• Able to work in a self-employed capacity with supported practice setup.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene treatments to private and membership patients.
• Work with nurse support for efficient patient flow.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and patient care.

Skills

Clinical dental hygiene

Private patient care

Education

GDC registered Dental Hygienist

Tools

Dentally software

Digital X-rays

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 Dover, Kent.

Dental Hygienist opportunity details:

• Saturday 0900-1700
• Percentage payment and nurse support provided
• Private and Membership patients
• Established patient list
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Dover

Bupa Dental Care in Dover is well-established with 4 modern & fully computerised surgeries, utilising Dentally software and digital x-rays. We are equipped with an OPG and air conditioning in the surgeries and provide a mix of both NHS and private dental care. Our experienced and longstanding associates are supported by a dedicated Dental Hygienist and a team of fully trained qualified professional support staff. We are located a short walk from Dover Priory train station, and close to Dover Castle and the seafront

On-site free parking available

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 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’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.