We’re looking for a Specialist Oral Surgeon to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care Platinum practice in Ballymena , County Antrim.

Specialist Dentist opportunity details

•    Up to 2 days per week, preferably Tuesday & Wednesday - flexibility can be accommodated  
•    Great private earning potential to grow your business 
•    Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Ballymena Specialist Dental Clinic

Established with 2 surgeries, modern working environment, fully computerised, Dentally software and digital x-ray. Experienced clinicians delivering dental services, supported by a team of fully-trained qualified professional support staff.

Ballymena Specialist Dental Clinic, offers a range of NHS and Private dental treatments on a referral basis, including oral surgery, dental implants and dental sedation. The majority of patients are referred by other dentists and there are currently over 300 dentists who refer to them across County Antrim, the rest of Northern Ireland and even Eire. 

The Clinic is part of the NHS oral surgery pilot scheme supporting oral surgery hospital waiting lists with a wide referral base in the surrounding area. Applicants will be required to have a Northern Ireland Dental Performer Number. 

The clinic will be enhanced with a new surgery in January 2026.

•    Access to a Hygienist
•    Rotary Endodontics
•    3D CBCT scanner 
•    Free on-street parking 
•    Located on the corner of George Street, visible from the mini roundabout outside the Adair Arms Hotel
•    Ballymena Train Station is just a short walk away
•    Dedicated marketing team to help you grow and market your private services
•    Great Google score 5*

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 
•    Referral Portal
•    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.

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

Tina Louise Thomas
tina.thomas@bupadentalcare.co.uk 
07935 600595

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.