Dental nurse at Bupa
People in this role may also be known as dental nurses.
28 workers in this role at Bupa have taken the survey.
How much does Bupa pay dental nurses?
Dental nurse employees at Bupa are typically paid £8.70–11.01 an hour, based on data from 28 employees.
What is management like for dental nurse employees at Bupa?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do dental nurses think Bupa head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
85% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 26 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do dental nurses at Bupa feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 21 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
The staff and immediate management
Worst thing
Stress levels, pay, head office decisions
Employee, May 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do dental nurses get of their shift pattern at Bupa?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 24% report getting one week notice or less
- 12% report getting two weeks notice
- 12% report getting three weeks notice
- 8% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 44% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 25 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Hard to choose shifts
Do dental nurses at Bupa get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
54% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 24 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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People do unpaid extra work
Do dental nurses at Bupa do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Most people do unpaid extra work
How we know this
52% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 23 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for dental nurses to book a holiday at Bupa?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 27 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for dental nurses to take sick leave at Bupa?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
62% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 26 job reviews
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People get proper breaks
Do dental nurses at Bupa get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks
How we know this
68% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 28 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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No short notice shift changes
Do Bupa managers change dental nurses shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
83% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 23 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do dental nurses at Bupa worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
92% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 25 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Paid for every hour (due to length of time worked there)
Worst thing
Stressful, lack of respect, underpaid for amount of work done and mental/physical strain caused
Employee, June 2021
What is career progression like for dental nurses at Bupa?
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No career progression
Are dental nurses given support to progress at Bupa?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 52% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 23 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do dental nurses get enough training when they start at Bupa?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
85% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 26 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from dental nurses at Bupa
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Best thing
Working with a variety of sidferent dentists with different skills srts so its an interesting job
Worst thing
Poor management, very difficult and demanding patients who feel they are entitled to everything free
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
Work friends and helping patients
Worst thing
Stress
Don't get recognised for half we work
Pay is rubbish for what we doEmployee, June 2021
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Best thing
The team I work with
Worst thing
The pay
Employee, April 2021
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Best thing
The team are great, my work is varied and interesting
Worst thing
Poor pay, undervalued
Dental nurse, March 2021
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Best thing
The people and patients
Worst thing
6pm finish
Dental nurse, March 2021
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Best thing
Caring for people and great team
Worst thing
My health
Dental nurse, February 2021
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Best thing
Many of my colleagues and co-workers are friendly. They help my nurturing nature.
Worst thing
If under pressure of time, it can start to get stressful.
Trainee dental nurse, January 2021
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Best thing
Most if the team are good
Worst thing
Divisive management, if you don’t keep quiet and say no then you’re out
Dental nurse, August 2020
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