Apprentice Dental Nurse - Start Your Career

Bupa Dental Care; Milford on Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Wellbeing support and health benefits

Flexible working patterns

Discounts and financial wellbeing

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care is offering a Dental Nurse Apprenticeship in Milford-on-Sea. You will train while earning, gaining hands-on experience chairside and supporting clinicians throughout patient care.

The program covers oral anatomy, infection control, patient care, and safety. Level 3 qualification is achieved after 18–24 months, with Level 2 English and Maths required before endpoint assessment; we support you to achieve these.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship provides knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a GDC-registered Dental Nurse.
• Level 3 Diploma completed over 18–24 months.
• Level 2 English and Maths required before endpoint assessment; support provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience chairside while supporting clinicians.
• Develop core skills in oral anatomy and dental procedures.
• Learn infection prevention and control, patient care, and health promotion.
• Adhere to safety, compliance and clinical protocols.

Skills

Hands-on patient care

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Oral anatomy

Health promotion

Education

Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification

Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE A*-C)

Job description

Bupa Dental Care is offering a Dental Nurse Apprenticeship in Milford-on-Sea. You will train while earning, gaining hands-on experience chairside and supporting clinicians throughout patient care.

The program covers oral anatomy, infection control, patient care, and safety. Level 3 qualification is achieved after 18–24 months, with Level 2 English and Maths required before endpoint assessment; we support you to achieve these.