Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplaces for Women 2026

Best Workplaces for Development 2026

Bupa Learn training platform

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Colleague discounts

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse for the Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic in Plymouth. The role is a fixed-term 12-month contract with a 37.50-hour work week from Monday to Friday, at a pay rate of £15.00 per hour.

You’ll join a warm, supportive team devoted to patient care and professional development. As part of Bupa Dental Care, you’ll benefit from industry-leading training opportunities, flexible working patterns, and comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively and delivers excellent service while building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.

Skills

GDC registered

Communication skills

Job description

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

Dental Nurse - Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic

• Working hours: Monday to Friday 37.50
• Location: Transit Way, Plymouth PL5 3TW
• Fixed term contract - 12 months
• Pay: £15.00 an hour

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 Transit Way Dental & Implant practice

Transit Way Dental & Implant Clinic, part of Bupa Dental Care, is a recently refurbished Platinum practice in Plymouth, offering a modern, welcoming environment and an excellent patient experience. The practice attracts private patients from across Devon and Cornwall and has built a strong reputation for implant, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.

As an experienced Dental Nurse, you’ll join a highly skilled and supportive team working alongside clinicians with extensive experience in implants and advanced dental treatments. The varied clinical workload provides excellent opportunities to further develop your skills and gain exposure to a broad range of procedures.

The practice prides itself on its collaborative team culture, modern facilities, dedicated treatment coordination, and commitment to patient care. Located in Plymouth with free onsite parking and excellent transport links, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Nurse looking to grow your career within a forward-thinking and established practice.

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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