Apprentice Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse in Cardiff. This role offers an 18-24 month apprenticeship leading to a Level 3 qualification, where you will provide patient care and support dental staff while earning. Great benefits and competitive pay rates are included.

Benefits

Access to MyHealthcare support

GBP350 annual allowance for healthcare products

Discounted dental insurance

Career development pathways

Coverage of GDC registration costs

Qualifications

• Must achieve Level 2 English and Maths before endpoint assessment.
• 18-24 month training program leading to Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent patient care from entry to exit.
• Supporting dental professionals with chair-side assistance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse - Cardiff Pentwyn

Monday to Friday - 40 hours a week

At Bupa Dental Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do because we care. We have created environments where people look forward to coming to work, feel empowered, and collaborate with industry experts to help us achieve our goal: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

What is the role of Apprentice Dental Nurse at Bupa?

Our Dental Nurse Apprenticeship supports your journey to becoming a GDC-registered qualified dental nurse by providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors. This includes:

• Providing excellent patient care from entry to exit.
• Supporting dental professionals with chair-side assistance to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Opportunity to earn while you learn.

Qualifications you will achieve

You will earn a Level 3 qualification after an 18-24 month training program. Before your end-point assessment, you must achieve Level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSEs grades A-C), if not already achieved, with evidence to support this.

What you will learn

• Oral anatomy and physiology, respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Transmission and prevention of infectious diseases.
• Dental materials, equipment, and resources.
• Handling medical emergencies.
• Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Clinical skills and health promotion.
• Patient care and management.

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive pay rates, increasing upon qualification, along with a range of benefits including:

• Access to MyHealthcare for support and advice, plus a GBP350 annual allowance for healthcare products.
• Discounts at retailers and access to online fitness providers.
• Support for mental health through various programs.
• Discounted dental insurance for family members.
• Additional wellbeing benefits like Cycle to Work, free Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream for early income access.
• Career development pathways, free post-qualification training, and CPD.
• Coverage of GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity costs.

Why wait? Apply now to join our team and learn more about working with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

We welcome diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment, reflecting the communities we serve. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and an equal opportunities employer.