At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist dentists, manage sterilisation, and enhance patient experiences in a dental practice.
- Company: Bupa Dental Care, where caring for people is our priority.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 3 diploma, career progression, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Clear career pathways to roles like Senior Nurse or Dental Hygienist.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in patients' lives.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English preferred; strong communication and teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
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
- 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
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
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Non judgemental
- Number skills
- Organisational skills
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Teamworking
- Communication skills
Qualifications
Desired – GCSE Maths and English.
- Course Information
- Course: Dental nurse (level3)
- Level:3
- Route: Health and science
- Apprenticeship level: Advanced
- Working arrangements: Working Week – Mon8.30‑17.30, Tues8.30‑17.30, Weds8.30‑17.30, Thurs8.30‑17.30, Fri8.30‑17.30
- Expected duration: 1year6months
- Training provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Bupa Dental Care in Great Dunmow employer: Bupa Dental Care - Chepstow Hospital
Bupa Dental Care – Chepstow Hospital is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees through a comprehensive apprenticeship programme. With a supportive work culture, you will benefit from ongoing training and clear pathways to advance into senior roles, all while enjoying a balanced work schedule from Monday to Friday. Join us to kickstart your clinical career in a dynamic environment dedicated to enhancing patient experiences.
Contact Details:
Bupa Dental Care - Chepstow Hospital Recruitment Team
