Campus- Dental Nurse

Dental Nurse - Ivybridge, Fore Street

Working pattern:
Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week - covering campus practices at Ivybridge, Highlands, Plymstock and Transit Way.

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.

As a Dental Nurse at Bupa, you’ll benefit from exceptional development opportunities and an experienced practice team, in an environment built to help you succeed and feel comfortable coming to work.

• GDC Registered
• Preferred dental experience
• Ensure CQC requirements are met
• Update patient records in a digital system
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Provide clinical chair‑side support to dentists
• Undertake some reception duties
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient 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 clear career direction and professional development opportunities – should you wish to take them.

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
• Access to My Healthcare providing free support, advice, and treatment for various health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number. You will also receive the My Healthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
• My Bupa Extras – discounts at favourite retailers, plus tools, content and information to support financial wellbeing.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Our mental health approach brings together a wide range of support such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental Health Line 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.
• Support from day one to learn, develop and encourage progression. We’ve established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles, free specialist training and free CPD.
• We cover your GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity – saving 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.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We create an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and 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 offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for this role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and to offer reasonable adjustments for those who may benefit from accommodations.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.