Locum Dentist

Bupa Dental Care; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Hygienist support

Free car parking

Good transport links

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in Heckmondwike seeks a Locum Dentist to work on a self-employed basis, offering up to 3 days per week. The role emphasizes high standards of clinical governance, patient care, and a well-managed appointment book. You'll work in a modern dental practice with excellent facilities and dedicated support. Ideal candidates should have a dental degree and experience in providing quality dental services. This position ensures a competitive UDA rate and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered dentist with a valid license to practice.
• Experience in NHS and private dental care preferred.
• Ability to perform routine dental procedures and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to patients with the highest standards.
• Manage the appointment book effectively.
• Collaborate with support staff and hygienists.

Skills

Clinical governance

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Dental degree

Tools

Dentally software

Digital x-ray

Job description

We’re looking for a Locum Dentist to partner with us on a self‑employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Heckmondwike.

• Start 20th April 2026 - 16th April 2027
• Up to 3 days per week: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am‑1pm
• 2800 UDAs
• Competitive UDA Rate
• Paid per UDA

You can expect:

• A well‑managed appointment book
• Excellent working facilities and the latest equipment
• Highest standards of clinical governance & expert support
• A comprehensive on‑boarding and induction process

About Bupa Dental Care Heckmondwike

Established with 11 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x‑ray and Apex Locator. Experienced associates delivering dental services, supported by a team of fully‑trained qualified professional support staff.

• Access to a Hygienist support
• Rotary Endodontics
• Air purifier in practice
• Free car parking and good transport links
• Practice location – what’s good?
• Dedicated marketing team to help you grow and market your private services
• Great Google score? 4.5

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.

Contact

Name Emma Hitchens
Email [e-mail]

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 mak