Lead Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; North Shields; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care North Shields is seeking a proactive Lead Dental Nurse to guide and develop our nursing team in a busy practice offering general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

You will lead by example, mentor colleagues, ensure clinical excellence, safety and regulatory compliance while delivering outstanding patient care in a welcoming environment with excellent development opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily running of the nursing team, ensuring clinical excellence, safety, and compliance.
• Leads and mentors fellow nurses while delivering high standards of patient care.
• Collaborates to deliver a wide range of treatments within a busy general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Education

GDC registered dental nurse

Job description

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

• Working hours: Full-time - 40 hours a week
• Location: Bupa Dental Care North Shields
• Why join us:

  Lead and Develop
  Support and mentor your fellow nurses while playing a key role in delivering high standards of patient care.

  Grow Your Career
  Gain leadership experience in a busy practice offering a wide range of general, restorative and cosmetic treatments.

  Join a Supportive Team
  Be part of a friendly, patient-focused practice where teamwork, development and exceptional care are at the heart of everything we do

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 North Shields practice

Bupa Dental Care North Shields is a well-established practice located on Bedford Street in the heart of North Shields, with excellent transport links, nearby parking and just a short walk from the Metro station.

Varied Clinical Experience

The practice offers a wide range of treatments, including general dentistry, hygiene services, implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canal treatment and cosmetic dentistry, providing excellent opportunities for Dental Nurses to develop their skills.

Supportive and Patient-Focused Team

Patients consistently praise the friendly, welcoming team and the care provided to nervous patients, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about delivering outstanding patient care.

Opportunity to Grow

As part of the wider Bupa Dental Care network, you’ll benefit from career development opportunities, exposure to a diverse range of treatments and the support of an experienced clinical team

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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.