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We’re excited to welcome a new Apprentice Dental Nurse to Bupa Dental Care Tipton under the guidance of our Practice Manager, Lyndsay Warmer. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to step into the dental world — whether you’re already on a training course or brand new to dental nursing, this role could be perfect for you!
Hours
* Full-time, 34.5 hours per week
* Mon–Thu: 8am–5pm
* Fri: 7.5 hours
* Sat: 5 hours
About The Practice
* 4-surgery practice with a supportive, friendly team
* Onsite car parking
* Excellent public transport links – close to rail and bus routes
Location
* Conveniently located near Tipton Railway Station (short walk)
* Regular bus services connecting to Dudley, Wolverhampton & Birmingham
* Close to local shops, cafés, and food outlets
* Nearby Victoria Park – perfect for lunch breaks or a walk
Why Join Us?
* Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment
* Be part of a well-established practice with lovely staff
* Start building a rewarding career in dental nursing with Bupa
If you’re passionate about healthcare and ready to take the first step in your dental career, we’d love to hear from you!
Here 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 to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
The Role
What is the role of Apprentice Dental Nurse at Bupa? Our Dental Nurse Apprenticeship will support and provide you with the necessary Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours on your journey to becoming a GDC registered qualified dental nurse. This includes:
* 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 them with the necessary 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
What qualifications you will achieve as an Apprentice Dental Nurse?
You will achieve a Level 3 qualification following an 18-24 month training programme. Before taking your end-point assessment, you must achieve 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
* 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
We make life better for millions and that includes yours. Here are some of the benefits on offer when joining Bupa Dental Care:
* Competitive pay rates which increase upon qualification.
* Access to MyHealthcare for range of health-related support and an annual MyHealthcare Allowance (approx. £350).
* My Bupa Extras – discounts at retailers and tools for financial wellbeing.
* Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online providers.
* Mental health support and wellbeing programmes (EAP, Mental HealthLine, Personal Energy).
* Discounted dental insurance for you and immediate family members.
* Additional health and wellbeing benefits including Cycle to Work, annual Flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and more.
* Wagestream – access your income before payday.
* Career progression with free post-qualification training and CPD; GDC registration, DBS, and professional indemnity costs covered.
So why wait? Apply now to be part of a brilliant team.
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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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