Specialist Dentist - Orthodontics

Springer Nature Limited; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Town centre location

Marketing support for private services

In-house CPD events

Bupa healthcare discounts

Large clinical support network

Referral bonus up to £3,000

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Darlington is seeking a Specialist Orthodontist to join our brand-new surgery in Darlington. The role offers the opportunity to build a thriving private patient base from outset and work within a forward-thinking clinical environment.

Part-time post with monthly Tuesday clinics; NHS and private care mix; extensive support network including marketing, CPD and access to Bupa facilities; generous private earning potential and industry-leading resources.

Qualifications

• Specialist Orthodontist with NHS/private care experience.
• Ability to grow a private patient base and deliver high-quality orthodontic care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist orthodontic care to patients.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and Treatment Coordinator to develop care plans.
• Engage in ongoing CPD and professional development.

Skills

Specialist orthodontist

Job description

Specialist Dentist - Orthodontics - Darlington, County Durham

We are looking for a clinician with specialist expertise in Orthodontics to support increasing patient demand within our brand-new surgery, offering the opportunity to build and grow a thriving patient base from the outset.

• Tuesdays, once per month
• Established list through internal referrals
• Specialist or special interest dentists considered
• Great private earning potential to grow your business
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Bupa Dental Care Darlington

This thriving mixed dental practice currently boasts eight modern surgeries and is expanding to ten surgeries in January 2027 due to continued growth. The practice offers a forward-thinking clinical environment, featuring Dentally software, digital radiography, OPG imaging, rotary endodontics and air-conditioned surgeries. Purpose-built to support best practice, the practice is fully compliant with CQC and HTM standards, providing an excellent setting for clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will be supported by an established and sociable team. A clinical team including Oral surgeon, Orthodontist, Implant Surgeon, CQC Lead, Regional Clinical Support Advisor, a dedicated Practice Manager, Treatment Coordinator and qualified and professional support team. The practice offers a full range of NHS and Private dental care and it offers a successful Therapy Model to further aid support.

• Free road side parking
• Located close to the town centre
• Approximately 15 miles west of Middlesbrough and 20 miles south of Durham City
• Dedicated marketing team including Treatment Co-Ordinator to help you grow and market your private services

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
• 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates to Bupa Menopause plan
• Suite of wellbeing resources available

Additional benefits

• An Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20 % iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discount- Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• 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.