Lead Dental Nurse
Bupa Dental Care – West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire Practice Manager: Emma Graveling
Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week Working Pattern:
1. Monday: 8:15am – 5:15pm
2. Tuesday: 8:15am – 5:15pm
3. Wednesday: 9:15am – 6:15pm
4. Thursday: 8:15am – 5:15pm
5. Friday: 8:15am – 5:15pm
We’re looking for an experienced GDC‑registered Dental Nurse to step into a Lead Dental Nurse position at our Bupa Dental Care West Bridgford practice, located close to Nottingham city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, 5‑surgery, fully private practice with a strong community feel. You’ll be working alongside a supportive, close‑knit team in a modern, well‑equipped environment where patient care always comes first.
About the Practice
Bupa Dental Care West Bridgford is a well‑established private practice known for its welcoming atmosphere and high standards of care. The team is supportive, experienced and passionate about dentistry, making this a great place to grow your leadership skills while still remaining hands‑on. With modern facilities, a loyal patient base and on‑site parking, the practice offers both convenience and a positive working culture.
What’s in it for you
6. Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa
7. A family feel, with the security and stability of being part of Bupa
8. Industry‑leading benefits, including: Access to Bupa healthcare and wellbeing support Paid professional development and career progression opportunities Discounts on Bupa products and services
9. On‑site parking
10. Support from an experienced Practice Manager and wider Bupa network
About You
11. GDC‑registered and qualified Dental Nurse
12. Confident leading a team and supporting day‑to‑day practice operations
13. Organised, approachable and patient‑focused
14. Passionate about delivering excellent care and supporting colleagues
Be part of an amazing team – we can’t wait to hear from you.
Here at our people are at the heart of everything we do, because we care. We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered and benefit from working collaboratively with brilliant & talented experts.
As a you’ll be benefiting from an experienced practice team and exceptional development and opportunities to take you as far as you want to go; and that’s just to mention a few.
Lead Dental Nurse skills and experience:
15. Confident leading a team
16. GDC Registered
17. Preferred Dentally experience
18. Ensure CQC requirements are met and manage audits
19. Oversee reception and staff rotas
20. Update patient records
21. Set up decontamination of instruments
22. Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists
23. Undertake some reception duties
24. Personable, positive and enthusiastic with a great customer focus
25. Strong communication skills
26. Provide excellent patient care
Salary and benefits:
We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Our dental nurse benefits packages are one of the best in the industry because you make a difference to our patients - so we want to make sure you’re well rewarded for it. These are just some of the benefits on offer when you join:
27. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase this through training and development
28. We cover your GDC registration, your DBS and professional indemnity - we'll save you hundreds of pounds and you can concentrate on great patient care and building your dental career with us
29. To help with this we have established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and free CPD. Being part of Bupa means access to many different career opportunities across other parts of the business too.
30. Access to our Health Cash Plan where you can claim back everyday health expenses like the opticians, therapies or consultations.
31. Access to discounted gym memberships with a flexible, monthly subscription service giving you access to national multi-site gyms, online live classes, fitness & wellbeing apps and 1-2-1 training sessions
32. Free access to a digital GP. You have access to an unlimited number of appointments 24/7, normally available within two hours
33. 24/7 free access to Healthy Minds for you and your immediate family. Talk to a counselor about any challenges you face at home or at work - whether you are having a bad day or want help with personal goals.
34. 24/7 free access to Anytime Healthline. Our confidential 24/7 service offers unlimited telephone consultations with our teams of GPs and nurses, every day of the year. It's open to your immediate family and can also be used for advice on staying healthy
35. Cycle to work scheme
36. Free annual flu vaccination
37. Discounted travel vaccinations
38. Access to mental health support network and personal energy training sessions
39. Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members
40. Discounts on clothing, food, petrol and holidays
41. A additional day of annual leave for your wedding day
Benefits
- Shop discounts (over 700 stores)- Gym discounts- GDC Registration (UK Only)- Professional indemnity- Free CPD- Employee referral scheme- And many more!