Hygienist (fixed-term contract)

Bupa Dental Care; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Decon room

Free parking

Training & CPD

Referral program

Health insurance

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking a Dental Hygienist on a fixed-term contract at our Eastbourne Perlan practice. The role is self-employed, 1 day per week (Friday) with MAT cover from Oct 2026 to Oct 2027 and an established patient list.

You'll join a multi-disciplinary team with access to in-house CPD, marketing support and Bupa Health plans, plus local perks such as free parking and convenient transport links near Eastbourne.

Responsibilities

• Work with an established patient list

Job description

We’re looking for a Dental Hygienist (fixed-term contract) to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Perlan, Eastbourne

Dental Hygienist opportunity details:

• 1 day per week (Friday)
• MAT cover from October 2026 until October 2027
• Established patient list
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Eastbourne Perlan

Perlan is a google 4.7 star rated referral-only practice established with 5 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray and Apex Locator. We are a multi-disciplinary team working in a specialist practice on the Sussex coast. The successful Hygienist will work alongside our Periodontist and other hygienists.

Perks of working in Eastbourne Perlan:

• Longstanding, friendly and welcoming team
• Dedicated Decon room
• Free residential parking near the practice
• Nearby train station and good bus links
• Good current referral base

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 discuss the opportunity and your options available for this position, contact our Clinical Resourcing Business Partner:

Name: Max Cunningham
Email: [e-mail]

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.