Dental Nurse

Bupa; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle is seeking a Dental Nurse to join their skilled team. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a £500 joining bonus, and opportunities for specialist training in areas like implants and orthodontics. Candidates should be GDC registered, have preferred dental experience, and be committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Bupa advocates for a supportive work environment and invests in employee growth. Apply now and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

£500 joining bonus

Competitive salary

Full coverage of GDC registration

Specialist training opportunities

Access to MyHealthcare support

Discounted dental insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual flu vaccine

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• GDC registration is mandatory.
• Preferred experience in dental practices.
• Ability to ensure compliance with CQC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists.
• Manage patient records digitally.
• Assist in decontaminating instruments.

Skills

GDC Registered

Dental experience

Exceptional patient care

Job description

Up to £15 per hour (depending on qualifications). Full‑Time | 32 hours per week | Mon‑Thurs 08:30‑17:30. GDC Registered | Specialist Training | Career Progression.

Looking for your next step in a supportive, forward‑thinking dental practice? Join Bupa Dental Care Newcastle and become part of a friendly, skilled team where your expertise is valued – and rewarded with a £500 joining bonus!

Whether you already have experience in Implants or Orthodontics, or you're keen to develop your skills in these exciting areas, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• £500 joining bonus
• Competitive salary – up to £15 per hour based on qualifications
• Full coverage of GDC registration, DBS check & professional indemnity
• Specialist training opportunities in implants and orthodontics
• Supportive, team‑focused environment
• Industry‑leading Bupa benefits and structured career development
• The security and stability of a globally trusted healthcare provider
• Be part of a practice that invests in your growth, values your skills, and supports your long‑term career ambitions.

Apply today and take the next step with Bupa Dental Care Newcastle! As a Dental Nurse at 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 dental nurses 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 – should you wish to take them. If not, that's okay too; we know how challenging and rewarding a career in dental nursing is, we recognise this and we take action to make life easier for you.

Your salary and benefits

• 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 which is redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £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. This benefit includes access to online digital fitness providers too.
• 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 include Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa's Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – Access your income before payday, if and 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.

So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team.

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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.