At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist dentists, manage infection control, and support patient care in a dynamic dental practice.
- Company: Bupa Dental Care, where caring for people is our priority.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 3 qualification, competitive salary, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Clear career pathways with ongoing professional development in dentistry.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in patients' lives.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Introduction
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 practise 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
- 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 and English - 4
- Course Information
- Course: Dental nurse (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Health and science
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements
Working Week: Mon 8.30-17.30, Tues 8.30-17.30, Weds 8.30-17.30, Thurs 8.30-17.30, Fri 8.30-17.30
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED
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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Bupa Dental Care in Great Dunmow employer: The British United Provident Association Ltd
At Bupa Dental Care, we prioritise our people and foster a supportive work environment where you can thrive as an Apprentice Dental Nurse. With a commitment to professional development, you'll have access to clear career pathways and ongoing training opportunities, all while contributing to our mission of enhancing patient care in a collaborative team setting. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients in a role that offers both responsibility and growth potential.
Contact Details:
The British United Provident Association Ltd Recruitment Team
