Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Chatham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Extensive training & development

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Staff discounts & benefits

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Hospital Lane is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join our Kent practice, working Mondays and Tuesdays 8am–6pm. You will provide compassionate, patient‑centred care and support clinicians as part of a collaborative team.

As a valued member of Bupa, you’ll benefit from industry‑leading training and flexible working patterns, with wellbeing support and ongoing professional development through Bupa Learn and CPD resources.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication skills and a caring, empathetic approach.
• Works collaboratively and delivers excellent service while building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate dental nursing support to patients throughout procedures.
• Support clinicians with chairside assistance and patient comfort during treatments.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Job description

Looking for your next step as a Qualified Dental Nurse? Join Bupa Dental Care.

Dental Nurse, Hospital Lane Dental and Implant Referral Clinic, Bluebell Hill, Kent. ME5 9PE.

Mondays and Tuesdays 8am-6pm

As a Dental Nurse with Bupa Dental Care, you can feel at ease knowing we’re fully invested in you, at every stage of your career. You’ll work in a warm, welcoming environment where you are not only valued, but fairly compensated. And with our flexible working patterns, you can make work life balance a reality.

Benefits that help you feel at ease in your career

• Proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified employer and recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women and UK's Best Workplaces for Development 2026, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where people can thrive.
• Industry-leading progression and pay framework, based on your skills and experience.
• Exclusive access to unique training and development opportunities with 300+ online courses available through Bupa Learn, access to Tempdent’s CPD platform and LinkedIn Learning.
• Market-leading wellbeing support, including remote GP services, physiotherapy and mental health support. You’ll receive a fully funded period and menopause plan, a free health assessment and a £350 allowance to use on selected Bupa products.
• Paid for essentials such as registration, DBS checks, professional indemnity and vaccinations, plus access to financial wellbeing support through Stream.
• Flexible working patterns designed to support your life outside of work.
• And much more, from colleague discounts and financial wellbeing support to health and lifestyle benefits designed to support you every day.

Requirements

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication skills and a caring, empathetic approach.
• Works collaboratively and delivers excellent service while building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.

About our Hospital Lane practice

Bupa Dental Care Hospital Lane is an 8 surgery practice offering general dentistry, oral surgery, Periodontics, Prosthetics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, implants.

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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 takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer