Apprentice Dental Nurse
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We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our wonderful team at Bupa Dental Care Malin Bridge. This is a full‑time role (40.5 hours per week) starting at the beginning of January.
Working Hours
* Monday: 8:45–18:45
* Tuesday: 8:45–17:45
* Wednesday: 8:45–17:45
* Thursday: 8:45–17:15
* Friday: 7:45–16:45
What is the role of Apprentice Dental Nurse at Bupa?
* 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 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”.
Qualifications you will achieve
You will achieve a Level 3 qualification following an 18‑24 month training programme. Before the end‑point assessment, you must demonstrate 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.
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive pay rates which increase upon qualification.
* Access to MyHealthcare, giving you quick, easy access to free support, advice and treatment for a variety of health‑related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support – all available from one phone number. You will also receive the MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable for a range of Bupa healthcare products, value approximately £350.
* My Bupa Extras – discounts at your favourite retailers and a range of tools, content and information to support you with your financial wellbeing.
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
* Our mental health approach brings together a wide range of support such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and Personal Energy – Bupa’s own wellbeing programme.
* Discounted dental insurance which can be extended to immediate family members.
* Additional health and wellbeing benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
* Wagestream – access your income before payday when you need it.
* You’re encouraged and supported from day one to learn, develop and progress. We’ve established dental nurse career pathways leading to senior roles and offer free post‑qualification training and CPD.
* We cover the cost of your GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity – saving you hundreds of pounds so you can concentrate on delivering great patient care and building your dental career with us.
* And many more – just ask.
Seniority Level
* Internship
Employment Type
* Internship
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
Here you’ll be welcomed. 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 aim to 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 offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.
Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.
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