Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Wantage; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Training & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Wantage is looking for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our welcoming team at Wantage, Oxon. The role offers a 16.75-hour week on Thursday and Friday with competitive hourly pay and flexible patterns to support work-life balance.

You will work in a patient‑focused environment, helping provide high-quality care under experienced clinicians. Training and wellbeing benefits are available as part of our career development.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication and patient-focused care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists and other staff.

Skills

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Job description

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

Dental Nurse- Wantage, Oxon, OX12 8DR

Working pattern- Thursday 8.15am-18.00pm and Friday 8.15am-17.15pm - 16.75 hours a week

£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 Wantage practice

Bupa Dental Care Wantage is a long-established practice with a friendly, experienced team that has built strong relationships within the local community over many years. Our clinical team includes dentists, hygienists, therapists, and dental nurses with a wide range of skills and interests, creating a collaborative environment where colleagues support one another and share knowledge.

As part of our team, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and creating a welcoming experience for every patient. With a strong focus on teamwork, development, and patient-centred care, Wantage offers a supportive environment where dental nurses can thrive and grow their careers

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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