Associate Dentist

Overview

We’re looking for a Fixed-Term Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Dundonald, County Down
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• 3 days per week – Mon/Wed/Fri
• Contract available from 18 August 2025 until 7 September 2026
• Established patient list
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support

Established with 3 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray and Apex Locator. Experienced associates delivering dental services, supported by a dedicated on-site Practice Manager, Lead Nurse and fully-trained qualified, professional support staff.

• Access to Hygienist/Therapist
• Small friendly practice with a supportive, long-standing team
• Located in the centre of Dundonald Village, close to all local amenities
• Just a 20-minute drive outside of Belfast
• Free on-street parking and close to Glider service
• Great Google score 4.9

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.

• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• Referral Portal
• 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs

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

• An Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20% on 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.

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

Tina Louise Thomas

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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.