Dental Nurse – Minor Oral Surgery
Bupa Dental Care Peterborough – Minor Oral Surgery Unit
* Hiring Manager: Amy Lawton
* Fixed Term Contract – 18 months | Full Time | 38 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Minor Oral Surgery Unit at Bupa Dental Care Peterborough. We are looking for an experienced GDC‑registered Dental Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on a fixed‑term basis. This is a nursing and administration‑based role, supporting patients and GDPs throughout the referral and treatment journey. Full training will be provided in both clinical and administrative aspects of the role.
Working pattern
Monday – Thursday: 8.30am – 4.30pm
Friday: 8.30am – 2.30pm
38 hours per week
About the role
Our team members are the first point of contact for patients and referring GDPs, making this a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth, compassionate and efficient patient journey. You’ll be working closely with a dedicated specialist team, supporting patients referred for Minor Oral Surgery treatment. This role would suit an experienced Dental Nurse with a passion for oral surgery, excellent attention to detail and a caring, patient‑focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide nursing and clinical support for minor oral surgery consultations and procedures.
* Assist with patient reception duties and manage appointment scheduling.
* Set up and decontaminate instruments in accordance with CQC requirements.
* Maintain accurate, digitally held patient records.
* Support dentists during clinical chair‑side procedures.
* Ensure compliance with GDC, DBS and professional indemnity standards.
Qualifications and Experience
* GDC registered Dental Nurse (essential).
* Experience in oral surgery (desirable).
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Dynamic, versatile and reliable team player.
* Genuine passion for patient care and a professional approach.
Benefits
* Competitive pay rates increasing with experience.
* Full training and development support.
* Access to MyHealthcare and My Bupa Extras.
* On‑site parking.
* Employee assistance programme and mental health support.
* Discounted dental insurance and health‑wellbeing benefits.
* Wagestream income access.
Equal Opportunities
Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We aim to offer reasonable adjustments to all applicants to ensure fairness during the recruitment process.
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.
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