Lead Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a friendly dental practice in Dundonald, where you can step into a Lead Dental Nurse role. This full-time position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract, allowing you to develop your leadership skills while supporting a dedicated team. Enjoy a competitive salary, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to make a real impact on patient care. With a focus on work-life balance, this role provides a supportive environment for your professional growth. Join a team that values collaboration and empowers you to thrive in your dental career!

Benefits

GDC registration covered

DBS check covered

Professional indemnity covered

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym memberships

Free digital GP access

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted dental insurance

Additional annual leave for wedding

Qualifications

• GDC registered with experience in dental nursing and team leadership.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of dental nurses and ensure compliance with CQC requirements.
• Provide clinical support to dentists and manage patient records.

Skills

Team Leadership

GDC Registration

Dental Experience

CQC Compliance

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Clinical Support

Education

Dental Nursing Qualification

Job description

Exciting Fixed-Term Lead Dental Nurse Opportunity – Dundonald

Join Our Friendly & Supportive Team!

Bupa Dental Care Dundonald is looking for a Full-Time Dental Nurse to join our small, welcoming practice for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

42.5 Hours Per Week | Work-Life Balance
Monday: 09:45 – 19:45
Tuesday – Friday: 07:45 – 17:15

Why Join Us?
GDC registration, DBS check & professional indemnity – all covered!
A true family feel with the security of Bupa
Industry-leading benefits (More details below!)
An exciting opportunity to step into a Lead Nurse role – perfect for developing leadership skills & supporting our three trainee nurses!

Getting Here:
Located in Dundonald, our small but thriving practice is:
Easily accessible by bus
Close to local parking for a hassle-free commute
Near shops, cafés & community amenities

Be part of a practice where you can truly grow and make an impact! Apply today!

Here at Bupa Dental Care our people are at the heart of everything we do, because we care. We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered and benefit from working collaboratively with brilliant & talented experts.

As a Lead Dental Nurse you’ll be benefiting from an experienced practice team and exceptional development and opportunities to take you as far as you want to go; and that’s just to mention a few.

Lead Dental Nurse Skills and Experience:

• Confident leading a team
• GDC Registered
• Preferred Dentally experience
• Ensure CQC requirements are met and manage audits
• Oversee reception and staff rotas
• Update patient records
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists
• Undertake some reception duties
• Personable, positive and enthusiastic with a great customer focus
• Strong communication skills
• Provide excellent patient care

Salary and Benefits:

We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Our dental nurse benefits packages are one of the best in the industry because you make a difference to our patients - so we want to make sure you’re well rewarded for it. These are just some of the benefits on offer when you join:

• A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase this through training and development
• We cover your GDC registration, your DBS and professional indemnity - we'll save you hundreds of pounds and you can concentrate on great patient care and building your dental career with us
• To help with this we have established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and free CPD. Being part of Bupa means access to many different career opportunities across other parts of the business too.
• Access to our Health Cash Plan where you can claim back everyday health expenses like the opticians, therapies or consultations.
• Access to discounted gym memberships with a flexible, monthly subscription service giving you access to national multi-site gyms, online live classes, fitness & wellbeing apps and 1-2-1 training sessions
• Free access to a digital GP. You have access to an unlimited number of appointments 24/7, normally available within two hours
• 24/7 free access to Healthy Minds for you and your immediate family. Talk to a counselor about any challenges you face at home or at work - whether you are having a bad day or want help with personal goals.
• 24/7 free access to Anytime Healthline. Our confidential 24/7 service offers unlimited telephone consultations with our teams of GPs and nurses, every day of the year. It's open to your immediate family and can also be used for advice on staying healthy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Discounted travel vaccinations
• Access to mental health support network and personal energy training sessions
• Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members
• Discounts on clothing, food, petrol and holidays
• An additional day of annual leave for your wedding day

So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team, helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.