Apprentice Dental Nurse - Newton Abbot

Bupa Dental Care - Newton Abbot; Highweek; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is offering an 18-month apprenticeship in dental nursing with Tempdent. You will support clinicians, sterilise equipment and assist with reception duties, preparing you for Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification.

You’ll gain hands-on training, understand patient experience, and have clear career progression paths within the practice and with Bupa.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths at least 4 (desired)
• GCSE English at least 4 (desired)
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Assisting Bupa clinicians chairside
• Preparing Bupa surgery rooms and materials
• Managing infection control and sterilisation to Bupa standards
• Accurately recording patient information
• Following Bupa’s policies, procedures, and clinical protocols

Skills

Administrative Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Care Skills

Initiative

IT Skills

Logical

Non judgemental

Number Skills

Organisational Skills

Patience

Physical Fitness

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Teamworking

Communication Skills

Education

GCSE Maths (4)

GCSE English (4)

Job description

Introduction

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government- funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

About the Employer

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 You'll Do

At Bupa Dental Care, you’ll join a dedicated and caring team, delivering excellent patient care while working towards your Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification with Tempdent. This apprenticeship offers real responsibility and strong career prospects with Bupa.

Your role may include:

• Assisting Bupa clinicians chairside
• Preparing Bupa surgery rooms and materials
• Managing infection control and sterilisation to Bupa standards
• Accurately recording patient information
• Following Bupa’s policies, procedures, and clinical protocols

Training Outcome

At Bupa Dental Care, your career can grow in many directions. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. With further Bupa-supported training, you could develop into a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, supporting patient care with preventative and routine treatments. You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with dentists to help improve the appearance and alignment of patients’ teeth. Bupa offers clear career pathways, ongoing professional development, and support to help you reach your goals in dentistry.

Skills Required

• Administrative Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Care Skills
• Initative
• IT Skills
• Logical
• Non judgemental
• Number Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Patience
• Physical Fitness
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Teamworking
• Communication Skills

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
• Desired - GCSE - English - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: *Mon 8.15-5.15, Tues 8.15-5.15, Wed 9.15- 6.15, Thurs 8.15- 5.15, Fri 8.15- 5.15.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED