Apprentice Dental Nurse (34543) -

Bupa; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse in Aylesbury. You’ll gain skills and experience while earning, providing essential chair-side assistance and high-quality patient care. The role offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for career development, including a Level 3 qualification. Join a diverse team dedicated to helping people live healthier lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to MyHealthcare

Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company-covered costs for GDC registration

Qualifications

• Must achieve Level 2 English and Maths if not already qualified.
• Required to pass a Level 3 qualification within 18-24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care as a Dental Nurse.
• Support dental professionals during procedures.
• Participate in an apprenticeship while gaining experience.

Skills

Patient care

Chair-side assistance

Infectious disease prevention

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Apprentice Dental Nurse - Aylesbury

Full time

£12.21 an hour until qualified.

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

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 you will 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 when joining Bupa Dental Care:

• Competitive pay rates which increase upon qualification.
• Access to MyHealthcare which provides quick, easy access to free support and treatment for health-related issues (remote GP, physiotherapy, mental health support) available from one number. Includes the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at retailers and resources to support financial wellbeing.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Mental health support through EAP, Family Mental HealthLine and Personal Energy – Bupa’s wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance for you and immediate family members.
• Other benefits include Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream – access your income before payday where available.
• Career development: dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles with free post-qualification training and CPD.
• Company-covered costs for GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity.
• And more—ask us for details.

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

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Here you'll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we 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 takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Location

Aylesbury

39 Buckingham Road, Aylesbury, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK, HP19 9PT

• Practice Name: Aylesbury
• Job Category: Apprentice/Trainee Dental Nurse
• Location: Aylesbury
• Post Code: HP19 9PT