Apprentice Dental Nurse

JR United Kingdom; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading dental care provider as an Apprentice Dental Nurse in Tonbridge. This role offers a supportive environment where you can thrive while earning and learning with industry experts, leading to a Level 3 qualification in Dental Nursing. We foster a collaborative atmosphere focused on improving health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to MyHealthcare for health support

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Coverage of GDC registration and DBS costs

Career development pathways and free CPD training

Additional health insurance and vaccination options

Qualifications

• Must achieve Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE equivalent) if not already.
• 18-24 month training program culminating in Level 3 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide the best patient care from entry to exit.
• Support dental professionals with high-quality chair-side assistance.
• Develop clinical skills and comply with legislative requirements.

Skills

Patient care

Chair-side assistance

Clinical skills development

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Level 3 qualification in Dental Nursing

Job description

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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Tonbridge Total Orthodontics, 20 Lyons Cres, Tonbridge TN9 1EY

£12.21 an hour until qualified

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, which is - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Role of Apprentice Dental Nurse at Bupa

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.
• Earn while you learn as an Apprentice Dental Nurse.

Qualifications you will achieve

You will attain a Level 3 qualification following an 18-24 month training programme. Before your end-point assessment, you must achieve Level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSEs at 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.
• Handling medical emergencies.
• Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Clinical skills development.
• Health promotion.
• Patient care and management.

Salary and benefits

We offer numerous benefits, including:

• Competitive pay rates increasing upon qualification.
• Access to MyHealthcare for support and advice on health issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support, with an annual £350 allowance.
• My Bupa Extras discounts at retailers and tools for 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 Wellbeing programmes.
• Discounted dental insurance for immediate family members.
• Additional benefits like Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Menopause Plan.
• Access to Wagestream for early income access.
• Career development pathways with free post-qualification training and CPD.
• 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 strive for an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, driven by our purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making the world better.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.