Apprentice Dental Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental care provider as an Apprentice Dental Nurse in Ivybridge. This role offers a structured training program leading to a Level 3 qualification, while you earn and learn. You will gain essential skills in patient care, clinical practices, and health promotion, all while enjoying competitive pay and numerous benefits. Be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving patient lives and your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to MyHealthcare

Discounts at gyms

Mental health support

Discounted dental insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual Flu vaccine

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Achieve Level 3 qualification in 18-24 months.
• Must achieve Level 2 English and Maths before assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dental professionals.
• Deliver the best patient care from arrival to departure.
• Support with medical emergencies and compliance.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Health Promotion

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Ivybridge, Fore Street

Monday to Friday 8.15-17.15

40 hours a week

At Bupa Dental Care, 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 they leave.
• Supporting our Dental professionals with chair-side assistance to deliver the highest level of patient care.
• Working as an Apprentice Dental Nurse allows you to '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 haven't already achieved them and can provide evidence of 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 benefits when joining Bupa Dental Care:

• Competitive pay rates, which increase upon qualification.
• Access to MyHealthcare for support, advice, and treatment for health issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support, with an annual allowance of approximately £350.
• My Bupa Extras discounts at retailers and tools to support your financial wellbeing.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online providers.
• Support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental HealthLine, and Personal Energy wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance for you and immediate family.
• Additional benefits like Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream — access your income before payday when needed.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression, including free post-qualification training and CPD.
• We cover GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity costs to help you focus on patient care and your career.

Why wait? Apply now and become part of a brilliant team.

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We champion diversity and understand the importance of representing the communities we serve. Our inclusive environment encourages you to be yourself, united by the purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.