Lead Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplaces for Women 2026

Bupa Learn training access

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking a Lead Dental Nurse for our Wallington practice to lead a friendly nursing team and oversee clinical standards, patient care, and daily clinic operations. You will ensure smooth workflow and compliance with GDC requirements.

The role offers progression opportunities, competitive pay, access to 300+ online courses via Bupa Learn, and supportive wellbeing benefits to help you thrive in your nursing career.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication and empathetic care.
• 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

• Lead the nursing team to deliver high-quality patient care and maintain standards.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Job description

Lead Dental Nurse (38583)

Location: Wallington

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.

Benefits

• Shop discounts (over 700 stores)
• GDC Registration (UK Only)
• Professional indemnity
• Free CPD
• And many more!