Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Industry-leading progression and pay

Bupa Learn training access

Wellbeing support

DBS paid for

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Exeter is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join our team at Exeter Dental Centre. You’ll provide chair-side support, maintain patient comfort, and uphold the highest standards of infection control in a busy private practice.

GDC registration is required; we offer a supportive, inclusive environment with excellent development opportunities and industry-leading benefits as part of the Bupa family.

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 chair-side assistance to dental clinicians and support treatment delivery.
• Maintain high standards of infection control, equipment cleanliness and stock management.

Job description

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

Dental Nurse- Exeter Dental Centre, EX4 3PT

Working pattern- Monday to Friday (Saturdays)

Local park and ride/ free park and walk - local transport links

Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care. A family feel, with the security and stability that comes with being part of Bupa. Industry-leading benefits (read more on them below)

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 Bupa Dental Care Exeter Practice

Exeter Dental Centre, part of Bupa Dental Care, is a long-established private practice in the heart of Exeter with over 60 years of serving the local community. Known for delivering exceptional patient care, our practice combines modern facilities with a warm, supportive team culture where colleagues are encouraged to thrive.

As an experienced Dental Nurse, you'll play a key role within our clinical team, working alongside skilled clinicians across a wide range of treatments in a busy and well-equipped practice. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your expertise to a collaborative environment that values professionalism, patient care, and ongoing career development

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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