Apprentice Dental Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bupa Dental Care as an Apprentice Dental Nurse in Wick, a role that allows you to earn while you learn. You will gain a Level 3 qualification over 18-24 months while providing high-quality patient care and support to dental professionals. This apprenticeship offers numerous benefits, including career development and wellness support.

Benefits

Access to MyHealthcare support

Discounts at retailers and gyms

Mental health support programmes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual Flu vaccine

Discounted dental insurance

Career development opportunities

Coverage of GDC registration fees

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve Level 3 qualification.
• Evidence of Level 2 English and Maths required.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care from entry to exit of practices.
• Support dental professionals with chair-side assistance.
• Manage patient care and emergencies effectively.

Skills

Patient care

Chair-side assistance

Communication

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Here 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.

Apprentice Dental Nurse - Wick

Monday to Friday, full-time hours

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

• Providing the best patient care from entry to exit of our practices.
• Supporting dental professionals with chair-side assistance to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Working as an Apprentice Dental Nurse allows you to "earn whilst you learn".

Qualifications you will achieve

You will attain 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* to C), if not already achieved, with evidence to confirm this.

What you will learn

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

Salary and benefits

We offer competitive pay rates that increase upon qualification, along with numerous benefits including:

• Access to MyHealthcare for support, advice, and treatment, plus an annual allowance of approximately £350.
• Discounts at retailers and tools for financial wellbeing via My Bupa Extras.
• Discounts at gyms and online fitness providers.
• Support for mental health through our Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental HealthLine, and Wellbeing programmes.
• Discounted dental insurance for you and your immediate family.
• Additional benefits like Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream for early access to income.
• Opportunities for career development, free post-qualification training, and CPD.
• Coverage of GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity costs.

Why wait? Apply now to join our team!

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We champion diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our 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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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom