Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Pay progression framework

Training via Bupa Learn

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Staff discounts

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Wick in Wick, Littlehampton, is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse. You will join a supportive, patient‑focused team and enjoy a warm environment with opportunities to work with specialists and gain implant training.

We offer flexible working patterns, a comprehensive training framework via Bupa Learn, and wellbeing support with access to health services and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse and strong communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates caring and empathetic patient care.
• Works collaboratively and delivers excellent service to patients and colleagues.

Skills

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Strong communication skills

Caring and empathetic approach

Job description

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

• Salary: Full time
• Working hours: 8-5pm
• Location: Wick West Sussex
• Why join us: 1 strong selling point (opportunity to work with specialists, implant training provided, fully computerised with Dentally software, decontamination team to support)

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 Wick Practice

Located in Wick, Littlehampton, Bupa Dental Care Wick is a well-established practice with over 40 years of experience providing NHS and private dental care. The practice offers a friendly, supportive environment, modern surgeries, and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care.

Conveniently situated on Wick Street, the practice is close to local shops and amenities, with free on-street parking available nearby. It is easily accessible from Littlehampton, Rustington, Worthing, and surrounding areas, with excellent road links, nearby bus routes, and Littlehampton train station providing straightforward commuting options.

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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