Qualified Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

MyHealthcare allowance

Gym discounts

Mental health support

GDC registration covered

Indemnity covered

CPD & training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Darlington is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join our team. You will support dentists with chair-side assistance, manage instrument decontamination, and ensure accurate digital patient records while maintaining high standards of care.

GDC registration and professional indemnity are covered by us, along with ongoing training, career development, and a competitive salary with generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• GDC registration must be active.
• Dental experience preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures.
• Occasional reception duties.

Skills

GDC Registered

Dental experience

CQC compliance

Record keeping

Instrument decontamination

Chair-side support

Reception duties

Exceptional patient care

Job description

Dental Nurse – Bupa Dental Care Darlington

Location: Darlington

Working Pattern

• Monday: 7:45am – 5:30pm
• Tuesday: 7:45am – 5:30pm
• Thursday: 7:45am – 5:30pm
• Friday: 7:45am – 5:30pm

Why Join Bupa Dental Care

• Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care
• A family feel, with the security and stability that comes with being part of Bupa
• Industry‑leading benefits, including competitive salary and benefits package, access to health and wellbeing support, career development and training opportunities, generous holiday allowance, employee rewards and discounts, supportive and collaborative team environment

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 clear career direction and professional development opportunities.

Your salary and benefits

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience
• Access to MyHealthcare, including free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, as well as an annual allowance of approximately £350
• My Bupa Extras – discounts at retailers, and tools, content and information to support you with your financial wellbeing
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers
• Mental health support – Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental HealthLine, and Personal Energy – Bupa’s wellbeing programme
• Discounted dental insurance extendable 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
• Support from day one to learn, develop and progress, with free specialist training and free CPD
• We cover your GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity – saving you money

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.