Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Pelton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Flexible working patterns

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Pelton is looking for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team at the Pelton practice. We welcome NHS and private treatments and offer a recently refurbished, modern environment to develop your skills.

You will be fully supported with career progression, flexible patterns, and a culture that recognises and rewards your contribution. Join us to help patients achieve long-term oral health.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with caring and empathetic approach.
• Excellent communication and patient care.
• Able to work collaboratively with dental team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and infection control.
• Assist with NHS and private treatments.
• Support patients and maintain high standards of care.

Skills

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Strong communication skills

Empathetic approach

Collaborative team player

Job description

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

• Working hours: Full-time
• Location: Bupa Dental Care Pelton
• Why join us: Join a friendly and supportive team at our recently refurbished Pelton practice, which has been caring for the local community for over 20 years. With a loyal patient base and a mix of NHS and private treatments, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills across a variety of dental procedures while working in a modern environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care

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 Pelton Practice

Located in the village of Pelton near Chester-le-Street, our well-established practice has been serving the local community for over 20 years. Recently refurbished, the practice offers a modern and welcoming environment, a loyal patient base, and a mix of NHS and private treatments, making it a great place for Dental Nurses to develop their skills within a friendly and supportive team

Curious about life at Bupa Dental Care?

Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to explore real team stories, career tips, and behind the scenes moments from our practices.

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