Qualified Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC registration covered

Indemnity coverage

Dental insurance

Career development

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Cottingham is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse with implant and radiography experience for a part-time role. You will join a welcoming practice with a supportive team and a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

The role requires GDC registration, implant nursing experience, and radiography qualifications, along with a patient-focused approach and strong teamwork. Flexible working hours and a competitive salary are offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• GDC registration is required and must be current.
• Implant nursing experience is essential for this role.
• Radiography qualification and experience are required.
• A caring, patient-focused approach with strong team communication is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support to dentists during procedures.
• Undertake some reception duties as needed.
• Update and maintain patient records digitally.
• Set up and decontaminate instruments according to protocols.
• Deliver exceptional patient care and support to the practice team.

Skills

GDC-registered

Implant nursing

Radiography

Patient-focused

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Dental Nurse – Bupa Dental Care Cottingham

We're looking for a qualified Dental Nurse with implant and radiography experience to join our welcoming practice on a part-time basis.

Working Hours

• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
• 8:15am – 5:30pm
• 30-minute lunch break

What You’ll Bring

• GDC-registered Dental Nurse
• Implant nursing experience
• Radiography qualification and experience
• A caring, patient-focused approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Why Join Bupa Dental Care

• Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are fully covered by Bupa Dental Care
• A genuine family feel, backed by the security and stability of one of the UK's leading healthcare providers
• Access to industry‑leading benefits, wellbeing support and career development opportunities
• Modern practice with a supportive and experienced team

Salary: Competitive rate, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualified Dental Nurse skills and experience required for this role:

• GDC Registered
• Preferred dental 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 dental nurses 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

We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Here are just some of the benefits on offer when you join Bupa Dental Care:

• 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.

So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team.

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.