Qualified Dental Nurse

Bupa; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in West Kirby is seeking a dedicated Dental Nurse. You will support clinical activities and enhance patient care in a friendly practice environment. The role offers competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive team atmosphere. Applicants must be GDC registered and have a passion for delivering excellent dentistry.

Benefits

GDC registration paid

DBS check covered

Professional indemnity provided

Wellbeing support

Industry-leading employee benefits

Career pathways

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Dental Nurse.
• Ability to provide exceptional patient care.
• Experience with decontamination of instruments.

Responsibilities

• Update digital patient records.
• Set up decontamination of instruments.
• Assist dentists chair-side.

Skills

GDC Registered

Preferred Dental experience

CQC Compliance

Patient record management

Clinical chair-side support

Reception duties

Exceptional patient care

Job description

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.

Qualifications & 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

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and committed Qualified Dental Nurse looking for a role where you can truly shine? We're looking for a dedicated individual who brings energy, compassion and professionalism to every patient interaction. If you're passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and want to grow your skills in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're a Qualified Dental Nurse who is passionate about patient care and excited to join a close‑knit, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Practice Manager Julie Hart at Bupa Dental Care West Kirby is excited to welcome a new nurse into our warm, supportive, and high‑performing team.

Our practice is in the heart of West Kirby, one of the Wirral's most beautiful coastal towns. Enjoy your workday with the beach just minutes away!

What's around us

• West Kirby Marine Lake - perfect for lunchtime walks with stunning sea views
• Boutiques, cafés, bakeries and independent shops right on the doorstep
• Great transport links via West Kirby station
• Close to Hildeburgh Park, Ashton Park and the Wirral Way for after‑work relaxation
• Plenty of nearby spots for coffee, lunch or after‑work meet‑ups

A brilliant place to work-and unwind.

What We Offer

At Bupa Dental Care, you'll benefit from the best of both worlds:

• A friendly, family‑feel practice environment
• The security, stability and progression opportunities of being part of Bupa
• Included for you:
  • Your GDC registration paid
  • Your DBS check covered
  • Your professional indemnity provided
• Plus industry‑leading employee benefits, wellbeing support, training opportunities and career pathways.

Take the next step in your nursing career at Bupa Dental Care West Kirby.

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

• 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.

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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.