Qualified Dental Nurse - Full Time Opportunity

Bupa Dental Care; Ripon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplaces for Women 2026

Best Workplaces for Development 2026

300+ online courses via Bupa Learn

LinkedIn Learning access

Wellbeing support (remote GP, physio,

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Ripon Clock Tower is hiring a Qualified Dental Nurse to join a supportive, patient‑focussed team. You will work in a modern practice with Dentally software, supported by a dedicated decontamination team and opportunities for implant training to broaden your clinical skills.

The role emphasises development and long-term career progression within a welcoming, flexible working environment that rewards high standards of care and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring empathy

Education

GDC registered Dental Nurse

Job description

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

• Salary: £14 per hour plus benefit
• Working hours: Full-time
• Location: Bupa Dental Care Ripon Clock Tower
• Why join us: Develop your skills alongside specialists - This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced clinicians and specialists, with implant training provided to help broaden your expertise and support your long-term career development. You'll also benefit from a fully computerised practice using Dentally software and the support of a dedicated decontamination team, allowing you to focus on delivering outstanding 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 Ripon Clock Tower practice

Bupa Dental Care Ripon Clock Tower is a welcoming and well-established practice with a supportive team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. As a Dental Nurse, you'll work in a collaborative environment where development is encouraged and every team member is valued. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to specialist services, with implant training available to help further your career.

• Opportunity to work alongside specialists and expand your clinical skills
• Implant training available to support your professional development
• Fully computerised practice using Dentally software
• Dedicated decontamination team to support smooth day-to-day operations
• Convenient Ripon town centre location with good transport links and nearby parking options

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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