Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Watford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Best Workplace for Women 2026

Best Workplace for Development 2026

Bupa Learn online courses

Wellbeing support

Flexible working

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Wallington is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join a modern 4-surgery practice. This fixed-term maternity cover offers the chance to secure a permanent position in the future while working within a supportive team and a patient-focused environment.

The role supports general dentistry services with flexible patterns and a focus on work-life balance. GDC registration and strong patient communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

GDC registered

Communication skills

Empathetic care

Job description

Dental Nurse - Wallington

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (12 Months) There is a strong possibility that this role will become permanent at the end of the maternity cover period.

Working Hours

• Monday: 8:45am - 7:15pm
• Tuesday: 7:45am - 6:15pm
• Wednesday: 8:45am - 5:15pm
• Friday: 8:45am - 4:15pm
• Saturday: 8:45am - 4:15pm (1 Saturday per month)

About the Practice

Bupa Dental Care Wallington is a modern, 4-surgery practice providing high-quality general dentistry services to the local community. The practice benefits from free on-site staff parking and a supportive team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Dental Nurse looking to join a friendly practice, gain valuable experience, and potentially secure a permanent position in the future.

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.

Benefits

• Shop discounts (over 700 stores)
• Gym discounts
• GDC Registration (UK Only)
• Professional indemnity
• Free CPD
• Employee referral scheme
• And many more!

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