Qualified Dental Nurse

Bupa UK; Darlington (MD); On-site; USD 30,789 - 40,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & wellbeing support

Career development

Generous holiday

Staff discounts

Supportive team

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Darlington is seeking a Dental Nurse to join our friendly team. You will provide chair-side support to dentists, maintain patient records, and help ensure high standards of infection control and decontamination.

GDC registration is required, with preferred dentally experience. Bupa Dental Care covers GDC registration, DBS, and indemnity, offering development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• GDC registration required and maintained.
• Experience in a dental setting is preferred.
• Ensure CQC requirements are met in daily practice.
• Accurate update of patient records in digital systems.
• Set up and manage instrument decontamination.
• Provide chair-side clinical support to dentists.
• Some reception duties may be required.
• Deliver exceptional patient care at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists.
• Assist with patient care and comfort during procedures.
• Maintain high standards of infection control and decontamination.
• Update and manage patient records in the practice software.
• Assist with reception duties as needed.

Skills

GDC Registered

Dentally experience

CQC compliance

Update patient records

Decontamination of instruments

Clinical chair-side support

Reception duties

Patient care

Job description

Dental Nurse – Bupa Dental Care Darlington

Location: Darlington

Working Pattern

Monday: 7:45am – 5:30pm

Tuesday: 7:45am – 5:30pm

Thursday: 7:45am – 5:30pm

Friday: 7:45am – 5:30pm

Why Join Bupa Dental Care

Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care.

A family feel, with the security and stability that comes with being part of Bupa.

Industry‑leading Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Career development and training opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance
• Employee rewards and discounts
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

About the Role

Join our friendly and welcoming team at Bupa Dental Care Darlington as a Dental Nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive practice where patient care is at the heart of everything we do.

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.

Qualified Dental Nurse skills and experience required for this role

• GDC Registered
• Preferred dentally 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

Your Development at Bupa Dental Care

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.

Your Salary And Benefits

We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Here are just some of the benefits on offer when you join Bupa Dental Care:

• 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 including 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.

Apply Now

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.