Dental Nurse (Qdc Qualified)

Bupa Dental Care; Royton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplaces for Women 2026

Best Workplaces for Development 2026

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Bolton is seeking a GDC registered Dental Nurse to join our large, private practice on a full-time basis (37.2 hours per week). You will work mainly alongside our Private Dentist with a specialist interest in Periodontology, and have the opportunity to participate in upcoming sedation services from 2027.

Join a supportive, experienced team at Bupa Dental Care Bolton and enjoy ongoing development through extensive training, a well-structured progression framework, and great

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Private Dentist and the team in daily clinical duties.
• Occasional coverage in other areas of the practice during annual leave.

Skills

GDC registered dental nurse

Strong communication skills

Caring and empathetic

Education

GDC Registration

Job description

Looking for your next step as a Qualified Dental Nurse? Join Bupa Dental Care Bolton Chorley Old Road

Qualified Dental Nurse (GDC Registered)

Become part of a supportive, experienced team where you can develop your skills and build a rewarding career in private dentistry. Practice Manager Sarah Hamer at Bupa Dental Care Bolton is looking for a GDC Registered Dental Nurse to join their well-established practice on a full-time basis (37.2 hours per week).

Working Pattern

• Tuesday to Friday
• 1 in 6 Saturdays (8:45am - 1:00pm)
• 37.2 hours per week

Why Join Us?

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in private dentistry? We are seeking a motivated Dental Nurse to join our large, well-established practice, working primarily alongside our Private Dentist who has a specialist interest in Periodontology. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist area of dentistry while working closely with a highly skilled clinician. Looking ahead, we will also be introducing sedation services in 2027, creating an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to enrol on a recognised Sedation Dental Nurse Qualification Course and become part of this new service from the outset. The role will be predominantly dedicated to supporting our Private Dentist, with occasional support elsewhere in the practice during periods of annual leave.

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 ourpractice

Bupa Dental Care Bolton is a large, well-established practice with a welcoming team environment and a strong reputation for delivering excellent patient care. You'll be joining a supportive team of experienced clinicians and dental professionals committed to developing and growing private dental services. The practice offers a modern working environment and excellent opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.

• Free on-street parking available
• Supportive and experienced team
• Opportunity to work alongside a clinician with a specialist interest in Periodontology
• Future sedation training opportunity
• Family-feel culture backed by the security and stability of Bupa

If you're looking to expand your clinical skills, work within a growing private service, and benefit from exciting future development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Be part of an amazing team – we can't wait to hear from you.

Curious about life at Bupa Dental Care?

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.

Benefits

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