Dental Nurse

Bupa; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in Winchester seeks a GDC Registered Dental Nurse to support clinical operations and ensure excellence in patient care. The ideal candidate will provide chair-side assistance, maintain patient records, and ensure compliance with CQC standards. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on career development and training opportunities. Join a team committed to providing quality care and a positive staff experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to MyHealthcare support

Discounts on gym memberships

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual flu vaccine

Discounted dental insurance

Free CPD training

Wagestream access

Qualifications

• GDC Registered dental nurse with a commitment to patient care.
• Experience in maintaining patient records digitally.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists.
• Ensure CQC requirements are consistently met.
• Assist in decontamination of instruments.

Skills

GDC Registered

Dentally experience

CQC compliance

Clinical chair-side support

Reception duties

Exceptional patient care

Job description

Overview

A newly refurbished NHS and Private 4 surgery practice in the heart of Winchester, close to train station, bus stop and offers staff parking. Newest equipment including iTero scanner. Opportunity to progress and train with specialists, Flexibility required.

Hours & Registration

Tuesday - Saturday 40 hours a week.

Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care.

Why Join Us

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 and opportunities and an experienced practice team around you – all in an environment built to help you succeed and feel comfortable coming to work.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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
• Undertake some reception duties
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

Career Progression

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 take them. If not, that’s ok too, we know how challenging and rewarding a career in dental nursing is, we recognise this and we take action to make life easier for you.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
• Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number. You will also receive the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance which is redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
• My Bupa Extras – discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your financial wellbeing.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK. This benefit includes access to online digital fitness providers too.
• Our mental health approach brings together a wide range of support such as our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and access to Personal Energy – Bupa's own wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits include Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa's Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – Access your income before payday, if and when you need it.
• You're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress. We've established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and offer free CPD.
• We cover your GDC registration, your DBS and professional indemnity – we'll save you hundreds of pounds so you can concentrate on delivering great patient care and building your dental career with us.
• And many more, just ask.

Application & Diversity

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

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

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.