Locum Hygienist

Bupa; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house CPD events

Professional development opportunities

Large clinical support network

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Banbridge is seeking a self-employed Dental Hygienist to join our established practice in Banbridge, County Down. This locum role is one day per week on Fridays from 09:00 to 16:30, with a fixed-term contract from 04/12/26 to 26/03/27.

You will work with private and membership patients, supporting our clinicians and providing high-quality care. Join a supportive team with access to Bupa resources, CPD opportunities, and a network of practices.

Qualifications

• Self-employed locum role at Bupa Dental Care Banbridge.
• One day per week: Friday 09:00–16:30.
• Fixed Term contract 04/12/26 to 26/03/27.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene services to private and Membership patients.
• Deliver high standards of patient care in a busy practice.
• Support practice growth with high-quality hygiene treatment.

Skills

Dental hygiene

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 Banbridge, County Down.

Locum Hygienist Opportunity Details

• One day per week - Friday [09:00-16:30 hrs]
• Great earning potential to grow your business
• Private and Membership patients
• Fixed Term contract available from 04/12/26 to 26/03/27
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Bupa Dental Care Banbridge

• Longstanding and Loyal patient base
• Free on-site parking
• Located just 30 mins from Belfast and 20 mins to Newry
• Great Google score 5*

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.

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.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.