Dental Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Shaldon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental care provider as a Dental Nurse, where you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to exceptional patient care. This role offers a fixed-term contract with a focus on professional development and a clear career pathway. Enjoy competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and a welcoming environment that champions diversity. You'll receive comprehensive support for your GDC registration and professional indemnity, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your patients. If you're ready to make a difference in dental care, apply now and be part of a brilliant team.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Access to MyHealthcare

Discounts at Retailers

Gym Discounts

Mental Health Support

Discounted Dental Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Annual Flu Vaccine

Wagestream Access

Specialist Training

Qualifications

• GDC registered with a willingness to provide exceptional patient care.
• Experience in clinical chair-side support and digital record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists and ensure CQC requirements are met.
• Update patient records and set up decontamination of instruments.

Skills

GDC Registration

Patient Care

Clinical Chair-side Support

Digital Record Keeping

Decontamination of Instruments

CQC Compliance

Dentally Experience

Job description

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Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 8am-5pm, 24 hours a week

9 months fixed term contract

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 at Bupa, you’ll benefit from exceptional development 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 Dentally experience
• Ensure CQC requirements are met
• Update patient records - digitally held
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient 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 pursue them. If not, that's okay too. We recognize that a career in dental nursing can be both challenging and rewarding, and we take steps to make your life easier.

Your salary and benefits:

We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Here are some of the benefits on offer when you join Bupa Dental Care:

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
• Access to MyHealthcare, providing quick, easy support, advice, and treatment for various health issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support. You will also receive the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products, worth approximately £350.
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus tools, content, and information to support your financial wellbeing.
• Discounts at various gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Our mental health support includes Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine, and access to Personal Energy, Bupa’s wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance, extendable to immediate family members.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – Access your income before payday when needed.
• Support from day one for learning, development, and progression. We offer dental nurse career pathways, free specialist training, and free CPD.
• We cover your GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity—saving you hundreds of pounds to focus on patient care and your career.
• And many more benefits—just ask.

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

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Here, you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself, driven by the same purpose— helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.