GDC Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Barnton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplace for Women 2026

Best Workplace for Development 2026

Training & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Barnton is seeking a GDC registered Dental Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team. You’ll provide essential chair-side support and patient care across a 36.5 hour week with early starts and one Saturday per month.

Based at 137 Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4HD, you’ll benefit from on-site parking, comprehensive benefits and ongoing career development within a trusted healthcare organisation.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with caring, empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork with patients and colleagues.
• Reliable and professional team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support to clinicians.
• Assist dentists and dental team during procedures.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety and smooth flow of treatment.

Skills

GDC registered

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

GDC registration (mandatory)

Job description

Looking for your next step as a Qualified Dental Nurse

Join Practice Manager Kaye Armstrong at Bupa Dental Care Barnton and become part of a supportive, friendly team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Working Hours

36.5 hours per week

• Monday: 7:45am - 1:45pm
• Tuesday: 8:45am - 7:15pm
• Wednesday: 7:45am - 1:45pm
• Thursday: 7:45am - 5:15pm
• Friday: 7:45am - 1:45pm
• 1 Saturday per month: 8:45am - 5:00pm, with a day off in lieu during the week

Location

Bupa Dental Care Barnton

137 Runcorn Road, Barnton, Northwich, CW8 4HD

The practice benefits from free on-site parking as well as free on-street parking nearby. Local bus routes serve the area, with the Post Office bus stop conveniently located just a short walk from the practice.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a welcoming and experienced team within a trusted healthcare organisation that offers excellent support, career development and industry-leading benefits.

As a Dental Nurse with Bupa Dental Care, you can feel at ease knowing you'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.

About Our Practice

Bupa Dental Care Barnton is a busy and established practice with a strong reputation for providing high-quality patient care. You'll be working alongside a dedicated team of dental professionals in a supportive environment where teamwork and patient experience are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer

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

What We're Looking For

• GDC-registered Qualified Dental Nurse
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
• Reliable, organised and a great team player
• Friendly and professional approach

Join an amazing team where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and your career can thrive.

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