Qualified Dental Nurse - Fixed Term

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplaces for Women 2026

Best Workplaces for Development 2026

Training through Bupa Learn

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Wakefield is seeking a qualified dental nurse for a six-month fixed-term, full-time position. Working hours are Mon-Wed 8am-6pm and Fri 8am-2pm at the Wakefield practice.

You’ll join a supportive team in a modern, computerised practice, with implant training and dedicated decontamination support to prioritise patient care and your professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Communication skills

Empathetic care

Team collaboration

Job description

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

• Working hours: 6 month FIxed Term - Full-time -Mon -wed 8am - 6pm Fri 8am-2pm
• Location: Bupa Dental Care Wakefield
• Why join us: Opportunity to work alongside specialists, with implant training provided, a fully computerised practice using Dentally software, and dedicated decontamination support to help you focus on 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 Bupa Dental Care Wakefield practice

Bupa Dental Care Wakefield is a friendly and well-established practice with a supportive team that takes pride in delivering excellent patient care. You'll be joining experienced clinicians and dental professionals in a collaborative environment where teamwork, development and high standards are valued. It's a welcoming practice where Dental Nurses can build their skills, contribute to patient journeys and feel part of a close-knit team.

• Supportive and experienced clinical and administrative team
• Friendly, collaborative working environment with a strong focus on patient care
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning
• Convenient Wakefield location with easy access to the M1 and M62 motorway networks
• Nearby public transport links and local parking options, making commuting straightforward from Wakefield, Leeds, Barnsley and surrounding areas

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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