Overview
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. Join Practice Manager Alison Evans and become part of a supportive, friendly, and high‑performing dental team.
Position
We're excited to offer a full‑time Apprentice Dental Nurse position at our Alderley Edge practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your dental career within a well‑established, patient‑focused Bupa Dental Care practice.
What We Offer
* Full‑time role (40 hours per week) Monday‑Friday, 08:30‑17:30
* On‑site parking available
* A fully paid training day each week
* Exceptionally supportive Practice Manager and team
* One Saturday morning per month, with a full day off in lieu
* Opportunities to work across the local Bupa campus to support staff cover
* Consideration for apprentices already enrolled on a course
Eligibility and Requirements
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent
* A passion for patient care and a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced clinical environment
Getting to the Practice – Easy and Convenient
* Located just a short walk from the vibrant village centre, making commuting simple
* By Train – The practice is approx. 5‑7 minutes’ walk from Alderley Edge Train Station. Regular services run from Manchester, Stockport, Macclesfield and Crewe
* By Bus – Local bus routes stop nearby, including services connecting Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Knutsford and surrounding areas
* By Car – Easily accessible via the A34 and surrounding Cheshire routes. Free on‑site staff parking provided
Why Join Us?
Working at Bupa Dental Care means joining a team that truly values development, teamwork, and high‑quality patient care. You'll gain hands‑on clinical experience, full training, and a nationally recognised qualification – all while being supported every step of the way.
Role of Apprentice Dental Nurse
* 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”
* Learning how infectious diseases are transmitted and prevented
* Knowledge of 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 – 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. MyHealthcare Allowance – an annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approx. value £350
* My Bupa Extras – discounts at your favourite retailers, 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
* Mental health support – Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and access to Personal Energy, Bupa's own wellbeing programme
* Discounted dental insurance, extendable to immediate family members
* Additional health and wellbeing benefits – Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, Bupa's Menopause Plan
* Wagestream – access your income before payday, if and when you need it
* Career progression – supported from day one to learn, develop and progress. Dental nurse career pathways to senior roles, free post‑qualification training and CPD
* Cover cost of your GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity – we’ll save you hundreds of pounds
About Bupa Dental Care
Bupa Dental Care champions diversity and understands the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We provide 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 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.
How to Apply
Apply today and take the first step towards becoming a qualified Dental Nurse.
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