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Dental Nurse
Dental Nurse – Minor Oral Surgery
Location: Bupa Dental Care, Peterborough – Minor Oral Surgery Unit Hiring Manager: Amy Lawton Contract: Fixed-term (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 seeking an experienced, GDC-registered Dental Nurse to work in a friendly, supportive team on a fixed-term basis.
This role is both nursing and administration-focused, providing critical support to patients and GDPs throughout the referral and treatment process. Full training will be provided in clinical and administrative duties.
🕒 Working Pattern
- Monday–Thursday: 8.30 AM – 4.30 PM
- Friday: 8.30 AM – 2.30 PM
Total hours: 38 per week
🦷 About the Role
Our team acts as the first point of contact for patients and referring GDPs, ensuring a smooth, compassionate, and efficient patient experience. You’ll collaborate closely with a specialist team, supporting referrals and treatments for Minor Oral Surgery.
This role suits a Dental Nurse who thrives in oral surgery settings and possesses:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Empathy and patient-focused care
- ** Strong organisational and communication skills**
✅ Required Qualifications & Experience
- Essential:
- GDC-registered Dental Nurse
- Desirable:
- Experience in oral surgery or similar specialties
⭐ Additional Requirements
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- Clinical & administrative duties:
- Update digital patient records
- Ensure CQC compliance
- Decontaminate instruments
- Provide chairside support to surgeons
- Undertake reception and administrative tasks
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- reliable and collaborative nature
🏥 About the Practice
Bupa Dental Care Peterborough’s Minor Oral Surgery Unit fosters a supportive, family-oriented environment with modern facilities. Our core values include: ✔ Teamwork ✔ Professionalism ✔ Patient-centred care
As part of Bupa, you’ll benefit from: ✅ Enterprise stability alongside a small-team feel ✅ Specialist phosphatase, promoting career growth
💙 Why Join Bupa Dental Care?
Our Offer:
- Full training & development support
- On-site parking
- Covered expenses:
- GDC registration
- DBS check
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Competitive pay progression tied to experience and skills
- Mission-driven workplace—skilled at improving patient lives
💵 Salary & Benefits
Competitive Compensation
- Competitive pay rates with incremental increases
- Salary progression based on experience and skill expansion
Exclusive Employee Benefits
- MyHealthcare Subscription
- Free remote GP, physiotherapy & mental health support
- £350 annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products
- My Bupa Extras
- Discounts on retailers, financial wellness tools & digital fitness apps
- Fitness & Wellbeing
- Discounted UK gym memberships & digital fitness platforms
- Mental Health Support
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family Mental HealthLine
- Personal Energy (Bupa’s wellbeing platform)
- Healthcare Perks
- Discounted family dental insurance
- Annual Flu vaccine
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Menopause support plan
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Flexibility & Support
- Wagestream – Flexible access to wages before payday
- Free CPD & training for career advancement
- Clear career progression within Bupa’s dental nurse framework
- Tailored support to nurture growth, whether or not you pursue senior roles
🚀 Career Development
Bupa invests in its Dental Nurse team, offering:
- Free specialist training
- Clear salary progression linked to skills and certifications
- Career pathways to specialist and senior roles
🌈 Bupa’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
- Level 2 Disability Confident Employer
- Equal opportunities in recruitment
- Reasonable adjustments accommodated in interviews
- Valuing diverse perspectives to improve patient outcomes
📢 Next Steps
Apply today to be part of a dynamic, patient-loving team. Join us at Bupa and let’s make a positive impact together!
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