Qualified Dental Nurse- Full Time

Bupa UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplace for Women 2026

Best Workplace for Development 2026

250+ online courses via Bupa Learn

LinkedIn Learning access

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care in Belfast Belmont Road is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to join a modern, patient‑focused team. You will support a dentist, work closely with nurses and a patient coordinator, and deliver high‑quality care in a busy practice.

This full‑time role offers flexible working patterns, opportunities for overtime, and competitive pay. Driving is preferred for non‑local candidates due to location.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse status is required.
• Strong communication and caring, empathetic approach.
• Works collaboratively with dentists, nurses and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support a dentist joining the practice.
• Work with nurses, healthcare assistants and a patient coordinator to deliver care.
• Provide high‑quality patient care and service.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Job description

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

• Working hours: Full‑time - Mon 08.15 - 17.30 Tues 08.15 - 17.30 Wed 08.15 - 20.00 Thurs 08.15 - 17.30 Friday 08.15 - 15.30 Saturday 09.00 - 16.30
• Location: Belfast, Belmont Road

This role is to support a new dentist joining the practice. To accommodate their working hours, there will be opportunities for overtime. Due to the practice location and working patterns, candidates will need to be able to drive unless they live locally to the practice.

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 Belfast Belmont Road Practice

Join a modern, state‑of‑the‑art healthcare clinic with fully equipped treatment rooms and an experienced, highly motivated multidisciplinary team. You’ll work alongside skilled nurses, healthcare assistants and a dedicated patient coordinator who will support you to excel in your role and deliver exceptional care to every patient

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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