Locum Dentist
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Valuable role for self-employed dentists with competitive rates, offering flexibility and employer-backed resources in a well-connected location.
- Good pay per UDA with potential for strong income.
- Access to modern dental practice resources.
- Flexible hours accommodating personal schedules.
Pros
- Competitive pay per UDA ensuring good earnings potential.
- Access to modern facilities and clinical support.
- Convenient location with excellent transport links.
Cons
- Variables in income due to self-employed structure.
- Requires prior experience and patient management skills.
- Limited work days could restrict full-time earnings.
Who it's for
Mid-Level / Experienced • Part-Time, Self-Employed
Good fit
- Experienced Locum Dentists
- Professionals seeking flexible assignments
- Independent practitioners appreciating modern setups
Not recommended for
- New dentists without practice experience
- Candidates needing structured employment
- Individuals adverse to self-employment risks
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We’re looking for a Locum Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Peterborough Herlington.
Locum Dentist opportunity details:
Paid per UDA: competitive Rate
Up to 2 days per week: Tuesday and Wednesdays
Min of 3 months contract
You can expect:
• A well-managed appointment book
• Excellent working facilities and the latest equipment
• Highest standards of clinical governance & expert support
• A comprehensive on-boarding and induction process
About Bupa Dental Care, Peterborough Herlington
Established with 6surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software, digital x-ray and Apex Locator.
Experienced associates delivering dental services, supported by a team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.
• Access to a Hygienist and Therapists support
• Rotary Endodontics
• Air purifier in practice
• Free car parking
• Practice location – good transport links
• Dedicated marketing team including Treatment Co-ordinator to help you grow and market your private services
• Great Google score 4.4
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:
Name: Nicola Reilly
Email: nicola.reilly@bupadentalcare.co.uk
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.
