Lead Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working patterns

Career development opportunities

GDC/Indemnity/DBS coverage

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Withington in Manchester is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse for a full-time 33-hour week. You will lead a friendly, established nursing team and ensure clinical excellence within a welcoming practice.

This leadership role offers ongoing development and strong support from a large healthcare group, with benefits designed to help you thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with leadership ability.
• Strong communication and patient-focused approach.
• Experience leading a nursing team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Oversee daily operations of the practice nursing team.
• Support clinical governance, safety and compliance.

Skills

GDC registered

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

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

Become part of a welcoming, supportive team in Withington.

Practice Details

Hiring Manager: Alexandria Blain

Practice: Bupa Dental Care Withington

Location: 429 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4AF

This is a full-time position working 33 hours per week.

Working Pattern

• Monday: 8.25 hours
• Tuesday: 8.25 hours
• Thursday: 8.25 hours
• Friday: 8.25 hours

The practice offers on-site parking and is easily accessible via local bus and train services.

Why Join Us?

A fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your dental nursing career and lead a friendly, established team within a well-supported Bupa practice, with the security and development opportunities that come from being part of a leading healthcare provider.

What's in it for You?

• 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 benefits
• On-site parking
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced practice team

If you're a GDC-registered Dental Nurse looking for a leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Lead Dental Nurse with Bupa Dental Care, you'll 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

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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.