Qualified Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental provider in Heckmondwike seeks a Qualified Dental Nurse. In this full-time role, you will assist dentists, manage patient records, and ensure compliance with health regulations. We offer a family-friendly work environment with comprehensive benefits, including competitive pay, mental health support, and opportunities for career development. This role is perfect for individuals committed to delivering exceptional patient care without weekend work.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Healthcare support access

Discounts at retailers and gyms

Mental health support programs

Discounted dental insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to free CPD and training

GDC registration and professional indemnity coverage

Qualifications

• GDC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in dental practice is preferred.
• Ability to comply with CQC standards.
• Proficient in maintaining digital patient records.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during clinical procedures.
• Manage instruments and ensure appropriate hygiene practices.
• Provide support to reception duties when needed.

Skills

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

Job description

Qualified Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care – Heckmondwike

Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire

Full-time | Monday – Friday, 8 : 30am – 5 : 30pm

We’re looking for a friendly and experienced Qualified Dental Nurse to join our team at Bupa Dental Care Heckmondwike . This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a well-established practice with the support and stability of a trusted healthcare brand.

What we offer :

Full coverage of your GDC registration , DBS check , and professional indemnity

A genuine family-feel environment , with the reassurance of being part of the wider Bupa network

Access to industry-leading benefits (see below for more details)

A full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8 : 30am to 5 : 30pm — no weekends required

Why Bupa Dental Care?

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job — you’re building a long-term career with the UK's leading dental provider. We’re proud to support our dental nurses with learning, development, and a working environment that prioritises well-being and quality patient care.

Ready to join a practice where you’ll feel truly valued?

Apply now and become a key part of our supportive and growing team at Bupa Dental Care Heckmondwike.

Let me know if you'd like the industry-leading benefits listed explicitly or tailored further for a specific platform like NHS Jobs or LinkedIn.

As a at Bupa, you’ll benefit from exceptional development and opportunities and an experienced practice team around you - all in an environment built to help you succeed and feel comfortable coming to work.

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 :

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.

Benefits

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