Apprentice Dental Nurse

TJPC/Tom Jordan Programming Consultants; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Apprentice Dental Nurse, where you will gain invaluable skills and knowledge while earning. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn on the job, providing essential support to dental professionals and ensuring top-notch patient care. With a comprehensive training program leading to a Level 3 qualification, you will be equipped to handle various clinical tasks and patient management. Enjoy competitive pay rates that increase upon qualification and a range of benefits designed to enhance your wellbeing and career progression. Don't miss the chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Access to MyHealthcare

Discounted dental insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual Flu vaccine

Discounted eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream access

Support for learning and development

Free post-qualification training

Cost coverage for GDC registration

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dental professionals.
• Ensure the best patient care from entry to exit.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Level 3 Qualification

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Full time - Mon-Fri, 40 hours a week.

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 just some of the benefits on offer to you when joining Bupa Dental Care:

• Competitive pay rates which increase upon qualification.
• Access to MyHealthcare, providing quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number. You will also receive the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, valued at approximately £350.
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a range of tools, content, and information to support your financial wellbeing.
• Access to discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Our mental health support includes Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine, and Personal Energy - Bupa’s wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance, extendable to immediate family members.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – access your income before payday, if needed.
• Support for learning, development, and career progression, including free post-qualification training and CPD.
• We cover the cost of your GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity, saving you hundreds of pounds.
• And many more benefits – just ask.

Why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team.

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We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.