Therapist

Bupa Dental Care; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent dental care provider in Pelton is seeking a self-employed Dental Therapist for a maternity cover position. The ideal candidate will deliver quality dental care, manage an established patient list, and enjoy ample professional development opportunities. Competitive hourly rate of £30, with additional benefits for growth within a supportive environment. Contact Emma Hitchens at [e-mail] to discuss this opportunity.

Benefits

In-house CPD events

Discounted health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Therapist with a valid license.
• Experience in both NHS and private dental care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dental treatment to patients.
• Manage an established patient list effectively.
• Collaborate with the dental team for patient care.

Skills

Dental therapy expertise

Patient management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant dental degree

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Dental Therapist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Pelton, County Durham.

12 month Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover. Ideally, you will be available from Monday 5th Jan to 31st December 2026.

• Monday or Tuesdays, 8am-5pm
• £30 per hour
• Established patient list
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Bupa Dental Care Pelton

Situated in the small village of Pelton, our practice has been providing the local community with dental services for over 20 years. We offer a range of both NHS and private treatments, delivered in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We\'ve recently refurbished our practice to provide our patients with a modern and up-to-date environment.

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: Emma Hitchens, [e-mail], 07714683276

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.