Lead Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Fareham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplace for Women 2026

Best Workplace for Development 2026

Training and development opportunities

Bupa Learn access

LinkedIn Learning access

Wellbeing support

Health assessment

Financial wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Colleague discounts

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Wallington is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse to join our established clinical team. You will lead the nursing team, ensure high standards of patient care, and maintain clinical safety and compliance within a welcoming practice environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with clinicians, and delivering compassionate care to every patient while supporting daily operations and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication skills and a caring, empathetic approach
• Confident team leader who thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment
• Supports the daily running of the nursing team, ensuring clinical excellence, safety, and compliance

Skills

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Team leadership

Communication skills

Patient-focused care

Job description

Ready for a new opportunity as a Lead Dental Nurse? Progress with Bupa Dental Care.

• Working hours: Mon 7:45-17:15, Tues 8:45-19:15, Wed 8:45-17:15, Thu 7:45-17:15, & Fri 9:00-16:00
• Location: Wallington
• Why join us: Established team with long standing patient

As a Lead 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
• Confident team leader who thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment
• Supports the daily running of the nursing team, ensuring clinical excellence, safety, and compliance

About Our Bupa Dental Care Practice Wallington

Join a modern, state‑of‑the‑art healthcare clinic with 5 fully equipped treatment rooms and an experienced, highly motivated multidisciplinary team. You’ll work alongside skilled nurses, healthcare assistants and a dedicated patient coordinator who will support you to excel in your role and deliver exceptional care to every patient.

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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 employer.