Apprentice Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse to support patient care and assist dental professionals. This apprenticeship will provide a Level 3 qualification over 18-24 months, with essential training in clinical skills and patient management. With competitive pay that increases upon qualification and various employee benefits, this role offers an excellent career pathway in dental care.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to MyHealthcare

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Support for mental health

Discounted dental insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Encouragement for development and progress

Qualifications

• Achieve a Level 3 qualification after 18-24 months of training.
• Must secure Level 2 English and Maths before endpoint assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dental professionals.
• Offer patient care from entry until exit from the practice.
• Learn and apply clinical skills under supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical skills

Health promotion

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Level 3 qualification

Job description

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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Blue Apple Dental Care, Belcoo NI (Part of the Bupa Group)

Fixed Term Contract: 18 months

Full Time Position: 32 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon 8.30-5.30, Tue 8.30-5.30, Thu 8.30-5.30 & Fri 8.30-5.30

Here at our practice, our people are at the heart of everything we do – and we do this because we care. We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered, and benefit from working collaboratively with industry experts to help us achieve our aim: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

What is the role of Apprentice Dental Nurse at Bupa?

Our Dental Nurse Apprenticeship will support and provide you with the necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours on your journey to becoming a GDC registered qualified dental nurse. This includes:

• Enabling you to provide the best patient care from the moment someone walks into one of our practices until the point they leave.
• Supporting our Dental professionals, and providing them with the necessary chair-side assistance, enabling them to deliver the highest level of patient care.
• Working as an Apprentice Dental Nurse means you can "earn whilst you learn".

What qualifications will you achieve as an Apprentice Dental Nurse?

You will achieve a Level 3 qualification following an 18-24 month training programme. Before taking your end-point assessment, you must achieve Level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C) if you have not already achieved them and can provide evidence confirming this.

What will you learn as an Apprentice Dental Nurse?

• Oral anatomy and physiology, respiratory and circulatory systems.
• How infectious diseases are transmitted and prevented.
• Dental materials, equipment, and resources.
• How to deal with medical emergencies.
• Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Clinical skills.
• Health promotion.
• Patient care and management.

Your salary and benefits:

We make life better for millions and that includes yours. Here are some of the benefits on offer when joining Bupa Dental Care:

• Competitive pay rates which increase upon qualification.
• Access to MyHealthcare, providing quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for health issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all from one phone number. You will also receive the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance of approximately £350, redeemable against a range of Bupa healthcare products.
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at retailers, tools, content, and information to support your financial wellbeing.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Support for mental health via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine, and Bupa’s wellbeing programmes.
• Discounted dental insurance, extendable to immediate family members.
• Additional benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – access your income before payday when needed.
• Encouragement and support from day one to learn, develop, and progress. Career pathways leading to senior roles, with free post-qualification training and CPD.
• We cover costs for GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity, saving you hundreds of pounds.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.