Apprentice Dental Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading dental care provider as a Qualified Dental Nurse where you will play a vital role in patient care. This part-time position offers competitive pay, coverage of registration costs, ongoing learning, and a supportive work environment. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on excellent patient service and ensuring a safe practice.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates increasing with experience

Access to MyHealthcare for support and treatment

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Discounted dental insurance for you and your family

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Required skills include GDC Registration and prior dental experience.
• Comfortable updating patient records digitally and providing chair-side support.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists and assist in updating patient records.
• Ensure compliance with CQC requirements and decontaminate instruments.

Skills

GDC Registered

Ensure CQC requirements are met

Provide clinical chair-side support

Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

Job description

Are seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to join their growing team.

Are you a Qualified Dental Nurse seeking an exciting opportunity? Look no further! Practice Manager Lucy Robson is eagerly searching for a dedicated individual to join our team at Bupa Dental Care Darras Hall.

Part-Time: 23 hours - Tues 08:15-18:15, Wednesday 08:15-13:15, Friday 08:15-17:15

• Comprehensive Coverage: Your GDC registration, DBS check, and professional indemnity are all covered by Bupa Dental Care.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading healthcare organization.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a team of dedicated professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care.

As a Dental Nurse at Bupa, you’ll benefit from excellent development opportunities and an experienced practice team— all in an environment built to help you succeed and feel comfortable at work.

Required skills and experience for a Qualified Dental Nurse:

• GDC Registered
• Preferred Dentally experience
• Ensure CQC requirements are met
• Update patient records digitally
• Set up decontamination of instruments
• Provide clinical chair-side support to dentists
• Willingness to provide exceptional patient care

We have introduced a career framework for dental nurses linking pay to skills, qualifications, and progression.

Dental nurses are central to our success, and we want you to feel valued and well-rewarded. Our pay structure offers clear career pathways and development opportunities— or you can choose to focus solely on your clinical role. We recognize the challenges and rewards of dental nursing and strive to support you.

Your salary and benefits:

Joining Bupa Dental Care offers numerous benefits, including:

• Competitive pay rates increasing with experience
• Access to MyHealthcare for support, advice, and treatment, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health services, plus an annual £350 allowance for healthcare products
• My Bupa Extras discounts at retailers and tools for financial wellbeing
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities nationwide, including online providers
• Support for mental health via Employee Assistance Programme, Mental HealthLine, and wellbeing programmes
• Discounted dental insurance for you and your immediate family
• Additional benefits like Cycle to Work, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Menopause Plan
• Wagestream to access income before payday when needed
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities, including free CPD and specialist training
• Coverage of GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity costs

Why wait? Apply now to join a fantastic team.

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We champion diversity and inclusion, creating 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.