Dental NurseinIvybridgeinIvybridgePUBLISHED FRI 10 JAN 2025
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Opportunity to obtain post-grad qualifications, enhancing professional skills and career prospects.
Comprehensive support provided by Bupa, including coverage for GDC registration, DBS check, and professional indemnity.
Access to a wide range of industry-leading benefits, such as competitive pay rates that increase with experience.
Robust mental health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to healthcare services like remote GPs.
Clear career progression pathways linked to pay, skills, and qualifications, promoting professional development and growth.
Inclusive work environment fostering diversity, allowing staff to feel comfortable and valued within their roles.
Support for work-life balance with flexible working hours and access to various health and fitness discounts.
Bupa Dental Care is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for their 6-surgery practice in Ivybridge, Devon, working 25 hours per week. The role involves providing clinical chair-side support to dentists, updating patient records, and ensuring compliance with CQC standards, along with some reception duties. The practice offers opportunities for professional development, including post-graduate qualifications, and covers costs such as GDC registration and DBS checks.
As part of the Bupa team, the Dental Nurse will enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive pay that increases with experience, and a wide range of benefits, including healthcare support, discounts, wellness programs, and career progression pathways. Bupa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff can thrive while delivering exceptional patient care.
As part of the Bupa team, the Dental Nurse will enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive pay that increases with experience, and a wide range of benefits, including healthcare support, discounts, wellness programs, and career progression pathways. Bupa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff can thrive while delivering exceptional patient care.
Opportunity to obtain post-grad qualifications, enhancing professional skills and career prospects.
Comprehensive support provided by Bupa, including coverage for GDC registration, DBS check, and professional indemnity.
Access to a wide range of industry-leading benefits, such as competitive pay rates that increase with experience.
Robust mental health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and access to healthcare services like remote GPs.
Clear career progression pathways linked to pay, skills, and qualifications, promoting professional development and growth.
Inclusive work environment fostering diversity, allowing staff to feel comfortable and valued within their roles.
Support for work-life balance with flexible working hours and access to various health and fitness discounts.
Qualified Dental Nurse - Highland, Ivybridge, Devon
25 hours a week-Mon- 9am-7pm, Tuesday- 7.45am-5.15pm, Wed- 8.45am-5.15pm
Highland, Ivybridge is a 6 surgery practice offering implants, sedation and orthodontics.
The successful dental nurse will be given the chance to obtain post-grad qualifications.
Your GDC registration, DBS check and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care
Qualified Dental Nurse skills and experience required for this role:
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, we recognise this and we take action to make life easier for you.
Your Salary And Benefits
We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Here are just some of the benefits on offer when you join Bupa Dental Care:
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.
25 hours a week-Mon- 9am-7pm, Tuesday- 7.45am-5.15pm, Wed- 8.45am-5.15pm
Highland, Ivybridge is a 6 surgery practice offering implants, sedation and orthodontics.
The successful dental nurse will be given the chance to obtain post-grad qualifications.
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 (read more on them below)
Qualified Dental Nurse skills and experience required for this role:
- 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, we recognise this and we take action to make life easier for you.
Your Salary And Benefits
We make life better for millions. That includes yours. Here are just some of the benefits on offer when you join Bupa Dental Care:
- Competitive pay rates which increase as you gain more experience.
- Access to MyHealthcare 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 MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance which is redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £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. This benefit includes access to online digital fitness providers too.
- Our mental health approach brings together a wide range of support such as our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine 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 include 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.
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.
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To work as a Dental Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal skills, and specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:
Qualifications:
1. Dental Nursing Qualification: You usually need to complete a diploma or certificate in dental nursing, which is often offered by colleges and other training institutions.
2. Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC): After qualifying, you must register with the GDC, which is mandatory to practice as a dental nurse in the UK.
Key Skills:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- Ability to assist during dental examinations and treatments
- Proficiency in using dental instruments and equipment
2. Patient Care:
- Strong patient care skills to make patients feel comfortable and informed
- Empathy and patience, especially with anxious patients
3. Communication Skills:
- Good verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients and the dental team
- Ability to explain procedures and care instructions clearly
4. Organizational Skills:
- Strong organizational skills for managing patient records, appointments, and sterilization of instruments
- Time management skills to ensure the smooth running of the dental practice
5. Attention to Detail:
- Ability to follow precise instructions and protocols
- Careful attention to hygiene and safety standards
6. Teamwork:
- Ability to work well as part of a dental team, collaborating with dentists, hygienists, and other healthcare professionals
7. Technical Proficiency:
- Familiarity with dental software and technology
- Basic medical knowledge to assist in emergencies
8. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to think quickly and handle unexpected situations or challenges that may arise during procedures
9. Continuous Professional Development:
- Commitment to continuing education to stay updated on dental practices, technologies, and regulations
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