Dental Nurse / Receptionist

Bupa Dental Care; Dereham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC registration covered by employer

On-site parking

Career development

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Dereham is seeking a GDC Qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly team. We are offering two part-time positions covering approximately 21.25 hours and 32.45 hours per week, with every other Saturday, 08:25 to 16:00.

Working days and final schedules will be confirmed during the recruitment process. As part of a supportive practice, you will receive ongoing development opportunities, a welcoming environment, and a strong focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• GDC Qualified Dental Nurse with current GDC registration.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Positive, team-focused approach; previous dental nursing experience preferred.

Skills

GDC Qualified Dental Nurse

Current GDC registration

Strong communication

Team-focused

Job description

GDC Qualified Dental Nurse (Part Time)

Bupa Dental Care Dereham

Julie Howe, Practice Manager at Bupa Dental Care Dereham, is looking for an experienced GDC Qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. We currently have an opportunity to cover 50 hours per week across two part-time positions, with contracts of approximately 21.25 hours and 32.45 hours per week (hours to be confirmed). Successful candidates will be required to work every other Saturday, 08:25 to 16:00, with a 30-minute lunch break. Working days and final schedules will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

About the Practice

Bupa Dental Care Dereham is a welcoming practice with a strong community feel, a supportive team environment, and modern facilities designed to deliver excellent patient care. You'll be joining a dedicated team that values collaboration, professional development, and providing an outstanding experience for every patient.

What We're Looking For

• GDC Qualified Dental Nurse
• Current GDC registration
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• A positive, team-focused approach
• Previous dental nursing experience preferred

Great Benefits

• Your GDC registration, DBS check, and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care
• A family feel, with the security and stability that comes with being part of Bupa
• Industry-leading employee benefits
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Supportive and experienced practice team
• On-site parking

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.

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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 employ