Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join their team in Tonbridge. The role offers a fixed-term contract with competitive pay, exceptional development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Responsibilities include patient care and assisting dentists, with benefits that enhance work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to MyHealthcare services

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Support for mental health

Discounted dental insurance for family

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual Flu vaccine

Discounted eye tests

Wagestream access to income

Support for learning and development

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse with GDC registration.
• Preferred experience in dental practice.
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists.
• Ensure CQC requirements are met.
• Update patient records digitally.

Skills

GDC Registered

Dentally experience

Patient care

CQC requirements

Digital record keeping

Clinical support

Job description

Monday to Friday - 40 hours a week

Fixed term contract - 12 months

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 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
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

We have introduced a career framework that 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 clear career direction and professional development opportunities - should you wish to pursue them. If not, that's okay too; we understand the challenges and rewards of a career in dental nursing and take actions to make life easier for you.

Your salary and benefits:

We make life better for millions, including yours. Here are some benefits when you join Bupa Dental Care:

• Competitive pay rates that increase with experience.
• Access to MyHealthcare for quick, easy support, advice, and treatment for health issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support. Includes an annual MyHealthcare Allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (~£350).
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at retailers, tools, content, and information to support financial wellbeing.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online providers.
• Support for mental health via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine, and Personal Energy wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance for immediate family members.
• Additional benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – access your income before payday when needed.
• Support for learning, development, and career progression, including free CPD and specialist training.
• We cover your GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity, saving you hundreds of pounds.
• And many more benefits – just ask.