Apprentice Dental Nurse – Chepstow Hospital (NP16 5YX)
Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. £12.71 per hour until qualified.
Responsibilities
* Provide the best patient care from the moment someone walks into the practice until they leave.
* Support dental professionals by providing chair‑side assistance, enabling the delivery of the highest level of patient care.
* Earn while you learn in a structured apprenticeship programme.
Qualifications
* Achieve a Level 3 qualification after an 18‑24 month training programme.
* Complete Level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grades A* to C) before the end‑point assessment, if not already achieved, and provide evidence.
What you will learn
* Oral anatomy and physiology, respiratory and circulatory systems.
* Infection transmission and prevention.
* Dental materials, equipment, and resources.
* Managing 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 – free support, advice and treatment for health issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support, plus a £350 annual allowance.
* My Bupa Extras – discounts at retailers and a wide range of wellbeing tools.
* Discounts at gyms, fitness facilities and online digital fitness providers.
* Mental health support via Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental HealthLine and Personal Energy wellbeing programme.
* Discounted dental insurance, extendable to immediate family.
* Additional health and wellbeing benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and a menopause plan.
* Wagestream – access income before payday.
* Supported career pathways, free post‑qualification training and CPD.
* Cover of GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity costs.
Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.
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