Qualified Dental Nurse -Part time 17 hours

Bupa Dental Care; Thornton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Best Workplaces for Women 2026

Best Workplaces for Development 2026

Bupa Learn training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Thornton-Cleveleys is hiring a Part-Time Dental Nurse (17 hours per week) to join our friendly practice. You’ll work closely with clinicians, deliver patient care with a compassionate approach, and benefit from a supportive team and ongoing training.

As a GDC-registered Dental Nurse, you’ll thrive in a collaborative environment, with flexible patterns and a commitment to high-quality patient service at the heart of our care ethos.

Qualifications

• GDC registered Dental Nurse with strong communication skills and a caring, empathetic approach.
• Works collaboratively and delivers excellent service while building relationships with patients and colleagues.

Job description

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

• Working hours: Part-time - 17 hours Wednesday and Thursday 8am - 5.30
• Location: Bupa Dental Care Thornton-Cleveleys
• Why join us: Opportunity to work with specialists, with implant training provided, a fully computerised practice using Dentally software, and a dedicated decontamination team to support the clinical team.

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 Thornton-Cleveleys practice

Bupa Dental Care Thornton-Cleveleys is a friendly and well-established practice with a welcoming team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Part-Time Dental Nurse (17 hours per week), you'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive and collaborative environment where teamwork, development and patient experience are at the heart of everything we do. The practice offers a varied and rewarding role, providing flexibility while still allowing you to develop your skills and be part of a professional team that values and supports its colleagues.

• Supportive and experienced team committed to high-quality patient care
• Friendly, collaborative working environment where teamwork is encouraged
• Part-time hours (17 hours per week) offering excellent work-life balance
• Convenient Thornton-Cleveleys location with easy access from Blackpool, Fleetwood and surrounding areas
• Accessible by road and public transport, with nearby parking available for an easy commute

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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