Dental Nurse

Job Opportunity

Join Charmain Lonsdale and our warm, supportive team as a Qualified Dental Nurse at Bupa Dental Care Chorlton‑cum‑Hardy. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly mixed practice with a genuine family feel—supported by the security, stability and development opportunities that come with being part of Bupa.

Full‑time – 39.5 hours per week

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30am–5:30pm (1‑hour lunch)
• Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm (30‑minute lunch)

• GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity fully covered by Bupa Dental Care
• A friendly, modern mixed practice environment
• A truly family‑feel culture, combined with the backing of a leading healthcare brand
• Industry‑leading benefits package

Bupa Dental Care Chorlton‑cum‑Hardy
513 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 0UF

The practice is located on the edge of Chorlton Village, in a vibrant community with plenty of cafés, shops and local amenities nearby.

The practice is easily accessible by public transport, with several bus stops only a few minutes’ walk away.

There is also free on‑street parking available for those travelling by car.

Bupa Dental Care Chorlton‑cum‑Hardy is a well‑established, modern two‑surgery practice providing general dentistry, cosmetic treatments, Invisalign, implants and emergency care. Patients consistently praise the team for their professional, friendly service and quality care.

• 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

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 - should you wish to take them.

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
• Access to My Healthcare – free support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support, plus a My Healthcare Allowance for healthcare products.
• My Bupa Extras – discounts at retailers, tools and information for financial wellbeing.
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Mental health support such as Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental Health Line and Personal Energy wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance extendable to immediate family members.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits:
  Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – access your income before payday when needed.
• Free specialist training, CPD and dental nurse career pathways to senior roles.
• We cover your GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity.

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 any applicant who may benefit from accommodations.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.