Associate Dentist

We're looking for an Associate Dentist to work with us at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Prestonfield, Edinburgh., Here you'll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our 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.

Company

We're proud to have been named in the LinkedIn Top Companies Where the UK Wants to Work, the Forbes World's best employers, and in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers lists.

Our aim is as simple as it comes - to deliver the best patient care in the industry. Yes, it's a big ask, but we achieve it by putting our patients and you at the heart of everything we do.

We want Bupa Dental Care to be the brand of choice for patients, clinicians and for people who want to build a lasting career.

Just some of the reasons to join us - written by our dentist colleagues:

• Associateships and Employed Dentists roles to give greater choice in a changing world


• Latest investment in practices with technology


• Flexible working


• Extensive consumables list with quality materials


• Practices well run by managers and head office support so dentists can focus on patient care


• Good communication with regulatory bodies so improved patient safety and governance


• Relocation between practices due to large network across UK and Ireland


• Different career pathways - support from building private treatments alongside NHS to developing clinical career or going into non-clinical management and governance roles


• Learning and development support with a dedicated online platform, courses, graduate loans plus networking events


• Support from senior clinicians


• Bupa offer amazing benefits!


Why we're different

Because we're not backed by private equity, we're in a unique position. We're committed to the UK dental industry for the long-term and are ready to treat not just today's patients, but generations to come.

We're a limited liability company, we have no shareholders, so we're able to focus 100% on delivering a great service for our customers. We run commercially to remain competitive, but Bupa reinvests 100% of its profits to help provide better care for patients across the world.

Up to 4 days per week - Tuesday to Friday available To take over a good list of Private/Plan/NHS patients A Scottish List Number is required

About Bupa Dental Care Prestonfield

Established with 7 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray, CBCT and iTero Scanner. There are experienced longstanding associates in situ, supported by a team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.
Access to a Hygienist Dedicated Team with a good loyal patient base Free on-street parking Located on Dalkeith Road, just a 10-minute drive outside of Edinburgh City Centre

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 income from a loyal patient base with absolutely no fees or admin costs - you get paid for the work you do in line with private pricing.

Being part of 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 Career development support including sponsored education and established career pathways, with clinical and non-clinical roles to further develop Large clinical support network The latest equipment and technology

Access to Bupa Healthcare
Subsidised health insurance with medical history disregarded Preferred rates to Bupa Menopause plan

More reasons to join us, written by our associate colleagues:
A Invisalign discount course and discount of labs bills (20 % iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment) Implant discount- Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet 5 % discount if you choose to use Bupa Dental Care Labs Earn up to £3,000 per referral in our employee/associate referral scheme

Extra support when you need it
Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support - giving you the time to concentrate on delivering excellent patient care Access to industry-leading support functions such as an in-house complaints team, marketing support, compliance and IT Well-managed appointment book 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.