Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Flexible working patterns

Online training & CPD

Wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing support

Colleague discounts

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care in Sherborne is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join our team. You will be GDC registered, provide compassionate patient care, and support dental procedures in a busy practice.

This full-time role offers a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with standard daytime hours and a commitment to work-life balance through flexible patterns.

We provide extensive development opportunities, wellbeing support, and a welcoming, inclusive culture that values colleagues and patients alike.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication skills and an empathetic approach.
• Collaborates effectively with dentists and colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Demonstrates patient-centred care and professional conduct at all times.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with dentists and team to support clinical procedures.
• Assist with patient setup, documentation and infection control.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety and welfare throughout treatments.

Skills

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Strong communication

Caring and empathetic

Team player

Job description

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

• Working hours: Monday - Friday 8.15am-17.15pm
• 40 hours a week
• Location: Sherborne DT9 3LS

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.

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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