Qualifed Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to join their friendly team. This role offers a £500 joining bonus, full coverage of registration fees, and opportunities for career progression. Candidates must be GDC registered with a preference for prior dental experience. This position includes various responsibilities such as providing chair-side support, ensuring compliance with health standards, and maintaining patient records. Apply now to take your next step in a rewarding dental career.

Benefits

£500 joining bonus

Full coverage of GDC registration and DBS check

Specialist training opportunities

Access to mental health support

Discounted dental insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free CPD and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• GDC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in the dental field is preferred.
• Ability to meet CQC standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists during clinical procedures.
• Maintain patient records accurately.
• Ensure all instruments are appropriately decontaminated.

Skills

GDC Registered

Dentally experience preferred

Ensure CQC requirements are met

Update patient records

Set up decontamination of instruments

Provide clinical chair-side support

Undertake some reception duties

Provide exceptional patient care

Job description

Qualified Dental Nurse – Bupa Dental Care, Newcastle Upon Tyne

£500 JOINING BONUS!

Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Mon–Fri 08:30–17:30

GDC Registered | Specialist Training | Career Progression

Looking for your next step in a supportive, forward-thinking dental practice? Join Bupa Dental Care Newcastle and become part of a friendly, skilled team where your expertise is valued—and rewarded with a £500 joining bonus!

Whether you already have experience in Implants or Orthodontics, or you’re keen to develop your skills in these exciting areas, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

• £500 joining bonus
• Full coverage of GDC registration, DBS check & professional indemnity
• Specialist training opportunities in implants and orthodontics
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Industry‑leading Bupa benefits and structured career development
• The security and stability of a globally trusted healthcare provider

Be part of a practice that invests in your growth, values your skills, and supports your long‑term career ambitions.

Apply today and take the next step with Bupa Dental Care Newcastle!

Qualified Dental Nurse skills and experience required for this role :

• GDC Registered
• Preferred Dentally experience
• Ensure CQC requirements are met
• Update patient records – digitally held
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Provide clinical chair‑side support to dentists
• Undertake some reception duties
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

Your development at Bupa Dental Care

We have introduced a career framework for which links pay to skills, qualifications and progression.

Dental nurses are central to the success of our practices, and we want you to feel valued and well‑rewarded for your vital work. Our pay structure offers you clear career direction and professional development opportunities – should you wish to take them. If not, that’s ok too, we know how challenging and rewarding a career in dental nursing is, we recognise this and we take action to make life easier for you.

Your salary and benefits :

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
• Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number. You will also receive the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance which is redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
• My Bupa Extras – discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your financial wellbeing.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK. This benefit includes access to online digital fitness providers too.
• Our mental health approach brings together a wide range of support such as our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and access to Personal Energy – Bupa’s own wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits include Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – Access your income before payday, if and when you need it.
• You’re supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to progress. We’ve established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and offer free CPD.
• We cover your GDC registration, your DBS and professional indemnity – we'll save you hundreds of pounds so you can concentrate on delivering great patient care and building your dental career with us.
• And many more, just ask.

Benefits

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