Dental Nurse / Receptionist

Bupa; Brompton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing clinical chair-side support, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will be GDC Registered and have prior dental experience. Bupa offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a variety of health and wellbeing benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounted dental insurance

Career progression opportunities

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be GDC Registered to practice as a dental nurse.
• Preferably has dental experience and skills in chair-side assistance.
• Willing to ensure compliance with CQC standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists and maintain patient records.
• Set up decontamination of instruments effectively.
• Undertake some reception duties when needed.

Skills

GDC Registered

Preferred dental experience

Exceptional patient care

Job description

Job Overview

Qualified Dental Nurse skills and experience required for this role:

• GDC Registered
• Preferred dental 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
• Location: Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4FA
• Hours: Monday to Saturday, 40 hours a week
• Registration & indemnity covered by Bupa Dental Care

About Bupa and Development

As a 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. 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.

Benefits

Your salary and benefits:

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
• Access to MyHealthcare, giving 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 redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approx. value £350.
• My Bupa Extras—discounts at many retailers and tools, content and information to support your financial wellbeing.
• Gym and fitness facilities discounts, including online digital fitness providers.
• Mental health programme: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and Personal Energy – Bupa’s own wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance extendable to immediate family members.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits: Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – access your income before payday.
• Supported from day one to learn, develop and progress; career pathways to senior roles with free specialist training and free CPD.
• We cover your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity, saving you hundreds of pounds.
• Further benefits: shop discounts (700+ stores), gym discounts, GDC registration (UK only), professional indemnity, free CPD, employee referral scheme, and many more.