Qualified Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Thornton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplaces for Women 2026

Best Workplaces for Development 2026

Training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Thornton-Cleveleys is seeking a GDC registered Dental Nurse to join our friendly team. You’ll work full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5:30pm, supporting clinicians and a range of implant treatments while delivering high standards of patient care.

We offer a warm, inclusive environment with competitive pay, dedicated training, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career and wellbeing, plus convenient access from Blackpool and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication skills and a caring, empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Assist with implant treatments as part of a skilled dental team.

Skills

GDC registered

Strong communication

Caring empathy

Team player

Job description

Looking for your next step as a Qualified Dental Nurse? Join Bupa Dental Care.

• Working hours: Full‑time Monday to Friday 8am - 5.30
• Location: Bupa Dental Care Thornton-Cleveleys
• Why join us: We're particularly keen to hear from Dental Nurses with implant experience, offering the opportunity to work closely with experienced clinicians and support a range of implant treatments. You'll also benefit from a fully computerised practice using Dentally software and dedicated decontamination support, giving you more time to focus on providing excellent patient care.

As a 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.
• Works collaboratively and delivers excellent service while building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.

About our Thornton-Cleveleys practice

Bupa Dental Care Thornton-Cleveleys is a welcoming and well‑established practice where you'll be part of a friendly team committed to delivering outstanding patient care. As a Full‑Time Dental Nurse, you'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages learning, development and professional growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a Dental Nurse with implant experience to play a key role within the practice, supporting a range of treatments while developing their skills within a professional and patient‑focused team.

• Supportive and experienced team with a strong focus on exceptional patient care
• Full‑time position offering stability and opportunities for career development
• Friendly, collaborative working environment where Dental Nurses are valued
• Convenient Thornton‑Cleveleys location with easy access from Blackpool, Fleetwood and surrounding areas
• Accessible by public transport, with nearby parking available for an easy commute

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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