Apprentice Dental Nurse (34644) -

Oasis Dental Care - Oasis Health Care / Bupa Health Care; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in Belfast is seeking an Apprentice Dental Nurse to support patient care and assist dental professionals. You will participate in an 18-24 month training program leading to a Level 3 qualification while earning. The ideal candidate enjoys learning and can provide excellent patient support. This position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits to enhance your career path.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to mental health support

Discounts at gyms and retailers

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Must achieve Level 2 English and Maths before assessment.
• Enthusiastic about learning dental practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dental professionals.
• Support patient care from arrival to departure.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse - Belfast, Belmont Road
Full Time
Monday-Friday: 40 hours per week
£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 some of the benefits on offer when joining Bupa Dental Care:

• Competitive pay rates which increase upon qualification.
• Access to MyHealthcare for free support, advice, and treatment for health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support. MyHealthcare Allowance provides an annual allowance redeemable against Bupa healthcare products (approx. £350).
• My Bupa Extras - discounts at retailers and tools to support financial wellbeing.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
• Our mental health support, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and Personal Energy wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance for you and your immediate family.
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits include Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream - access to your income before payday when needed.
• Support for learning and career progression, with post-qualification training and CPD; career pathways to senior roles.
• We cover the cost of your GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity.

So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team. 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 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 to providing reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.