Qualified Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental practice in Wakefield is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse for a fixed-term contract. The role involves providing clinical support to dentists, ensuring patient care, and maintaining records in a lively team environment. GDC registration is essential, and previous dental experience is preferred. Join us for excellent development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to MyHealthcare

Shop discounts

Gym discounts

Free CPD

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Must be GDC Registered.
• Dentally experience preferred.
• Ensure compliance with CQC guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining patient records.
• Assist in clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to dentists.
• Manage decontamination of instruments.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Deliver exceptional patient care.

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

Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

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Qualified Dental Nurse – Bupa Dental Care Wakefield

Wakefield Town Centre

Fixed-Term Contract – 18 Months

Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly team in the heart of Wakefield on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

We're a busy NHS practice with a strong community feel – and we’re all about teamwork, great patient care, and making every day enjoyable (with plenty of tea and teamwork along the way!).

What you’ll get from us:

• GDC registration, DBS check, and professional indemnity – all paid for by Bupa
• A supportive, down-to-earth team that feels like family
• Stability and backing from a leading name in UK healthcare
• Access to fantastic industry-leading benefits (keep scrolling to see more)

If you’re organised, caring, and ready to hit the ground running in a buzzing practice – we’d love to hear from you!

As a Dental Nurse 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
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

We have introduced a career framework that 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 okay too; we understand the challenges and rewards of a career in dental nursing, and we take steps to make life easier for you.

Your salary and benefits:

We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Here are 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, providing quick, easy support, advice, and treatment for various health issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support. You also receive the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products, approximately £350 in value.
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus tools, content, and information to support your financial wellbeing.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine, and Personal Energy wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance, extendable to immediate family members.
• Additional benefits like Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – access your income before payday when needed.
• Support from day one with learning, development, and progression opportunities, including established career pathways, free specialist training, and free CPD.
• We cover GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity costs, saving you hundreds of pounds.

We have also introduced a career framework linking pay to skills, qualifications, and progression, ensuring you feel valued and rewarded for your vital work.

Benefits include:

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