Dental Nurse

Practice Manager Madalene Jakeman at Bupa Dental Care Peterborough Herlington is looking for a GDC-qualified Dental Nurse to join their team in a full-time dual role (Dental Nurse & Reception).

• Monday: 07:45 – 17:30
• Tuesday: 07:45 – 17:30
• Wednesday: 07:45 – 17:30
• Thursday: 07:45 – 17:30
• Friday: 07:45 – 17:30

We’re looking for a qualified Dental Nurse with reception experience, who enjoys working across both clinical and front‑of‑house duties. You’ll play a key role in delivering an outstanding patient journey — from supporting in surgery to providing a warm, professional welcome on reception.

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.

Bupa Dental Care Peterborough Herlington is a friendly Private/NHS mixed practice with a long‑standing, supportive team. The practice offers a welcoming, community‑focused environment where teamwork is valued and patient care is the top priority. You’ll be joining a great group of colleagues in a well‑run, modern practice with a strong emphasis on delivering excellent service.

• 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
• On‑site parking
• Be part of an amazing team — we can’t wait to hear from you!

• 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. If not, that’s ok too, we know how challenging and rewarding a career in dental nursing is and we take action to make life easier for you.

• Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
• Access to My Healthcare 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 My Healthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximately £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, including online digital fitness providers.
• Our mental health approach brings together a wide range of support such as our 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.
• 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.

So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team.

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