Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental care provider is seeking a passionate and motivated Dental Nurse to join their welcoming team in East Midlands. This full-time role involves updating patient records, providing chair-side support, and ensuring compliance with requirements. Candidates must be GDC registered and preferably have dental experience. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including mental health support, CPD opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere focused on personal development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to MyHealthcare

Discounts at retailers

Gym discounts

Free CPD

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• GDC Registration is required.
• Dental experience is preferred.
• Ability to meet CQC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Update patient records digitally.
• Set up decontamination of instruments.
• Provide chair-side support to dentists.

Skills

GDC Registered

Preferred dental experience

Ensure CQC requirements are met

Set up decontamination of instruments

Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists

Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

Job description

Dental Nurse – Bupa Dental Care Derby, Raynesway

Practice Manager Rachel Clarke is looking for a friendly and motivated Dental Nurse to join the team at Bupa Dental Care Derby, Raynesway.

This is a full-time position (34.5 hours per week) with the following working pattern:

• Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8:15am – 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:15am – 3:00pm
• Saturday: 8:15am – 1:00pm

You’ll be joining a welcoming, supportive team with a great atmosphere in a mixed NHS and private practice, offering both general dentistry and orthodontics.

About the practice

Bupa Dental Care Derby, Raynesway is conveniently located on the outskirts of Derby, with easy access to major road links, making it ideal for commuters. The practice benefits from on-site car parking and is close to local shops, cafés, and amenities, perfect for grabbing lunch or running errands before or after work.

What we offer

• A genuine family feel, combined with the security and stability of being part of Bupa
• Industry‑leading benefits
• GDC registration, DBS check, and professional indemnity fully covered by Bupa
• A supportive environment focused on learning, development, and teamwork

If you’re looking to work in a friendly, well‑established practice where you’ll feel valued and supported, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a part of Bupa, you’ll benefit from exceptional development and opportunities and an experienced practice team around you — all in an environment built to help you succeed and feel comfortable coming to work.

Qualified Dental Nurse skills and experience required for this role

• GDC Registered
• Preferred dental experience
• Ensure CQC requirements are met
• Update patient records – digitally held
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Provide clinical chair‑side support to dentists
• Undertake some reception duties
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

Your development at Bupa Dental Care

We have introduced a career framework for which links pay to skills, qualifications and progression.

Dental nurses are central to the success of our practices, and we want you to feel valued and well‑rewarded for your vital work. Our pay structure offers you clear career direction and professional development opportunities if you wish to take them. If not, that’s okay too; we know how challenging and rewarding a career in dental nursing is and we take action to make life easier for you.

Your salary and benefits

We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Here are just some of the benefits on offer when you join Bupa Dental Care:

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
• Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number. You will also receive the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, valued at approximately £350.
• My Bupa Extras – discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your financial wellbeing.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Our mental health approach brings together a wide range of support such as our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and access to Personal Energy – Bupa’s own wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – Access your income before payday when you need it.
• You're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress. We’ve established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and offer free CPD.
• We cover your GDC registration, your DBS and professional indemnity – we'll save you hundreds of pounds so you can concentrate on delivering great patient care and building your dental career with us.
• And many more, just ask.

Benefits

• Shop discounts (over 700 stores)
• Gym discounts
• GDC Registration (UK Only)
• Professional indemnity
• Free CPD
• Employee referral scheme
• And many more!