Apprentice Dental Nurse

Bupa Dental Care; Pershore; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bupa Dental Care as an Apprentice Dental Nurse in Pershore. This apprenticeship offers a comprehensive training program leading to a Level 3 qualification while providing hands-on experience in patient care and dental procedures. Enjoy competitive pay, including benefits like healthcare allowances and support for mental health.

Benefits

Annual healthcare allowance

Discounts on fitness providers

Mental health support programs

Discounted dental insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Cost coverage for GDC registration

Qualifications

• Qualify as a GDC-registered dental nurse after 18-24 months.
• Achieve Level 2 English and Maths equivalency before assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care from entry to exit.
• Support dental professionals during treatments.

Skills

Patient care

Chair-side assistance

Clinical skills

Health promotion

Education

Level 3 qualification

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse - Pershore

Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week

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At Bupa Dental Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do because we care. We create 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 and provides you with the necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours to become a GDC-registered qualified dental nurse. This includes:

• Providing excellent patient care from entry to exit.
• Supporting dental professionals with chair-side assistance to deliver high-quality care.
• Earn while you learn through the apprenticeship.

Qualifications you will achieve

You will obtain 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 GCSE 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 standards.
• Clinical skills development.
• Health promotion strategies.
• Patient care and management.

Salary and benefits

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

• Access to MyHealthcare for support and advice, plus an annual GBP350 allowance for healthcare products.
• Discounts through My Bupa Extras and at various gyms and fitness providers.
• Support for mental health, including Employee Assistance Program, Mental HealthLine, and wellbeing programs.
• Discounted dental insurance for you and family members.
• Additional perks like Cycle to Work, free flu vaccines, discounted eye tests, and Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream for early access to income.
• Career development pathways, free post-qualification training, and CPD.
• Cost coverage for GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity.

Why wait? Apply now and join a fantastic team. Find us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn more.

We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. Our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.