Apprentice Dental Nurse
Bupa Dental Care – Loughborough, Leicestershire
Join Hiring Manager Anneka Harris and her supportive team at Bupa Dental Care Loughborough as an Apprentice Dental Nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your dental career while gaining a nationally recognised qualification in a welcoming, well‑established practice.
About the Practice & Location
Located in Loughborough, Leicestershire, the practice is easily accessible and benefits from a modern, well‑run environment. You’ll be working alongside an experienced clinical team who are passionate about patient care and committed to supporting apprentices to succeed.
Working Hours
* Monday: 08:00 – 17:30
* Tuesday: 08:00 – 18:30
* Wednesday: 08:00 – 17:30
* Thursday: 08:00 – 17:30
* Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
About the Role
As an Apprentice Dental Nurse, you’ll support the dentist with all aspects of patient care while working towards a recognised dental nursing qualification. You’ll learn on the job in a supportive environment, developing valuable clinical and professional skills.
Why Join Bupa Dental Care?
Here at Bupa Dental Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do – and we do this because we care. We create environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered, and benefit from working collaboratively with industry experts. All of this helps us achieve our purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
What We’re Looking For
* A positive, reliable, and caring attitude
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* No Previous Dental Experience Required – Full Training Provided
Role Responsibilities
* Providing the best patient care from the moment someone walks into the practice until they leave.
* Supporting dental professionals and providing 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 You Will Achieve
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 You Will 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.
Your Salary And Benefits
* Competitive pay rates which increase upon qualification.
* Access to MyHealthcare for free support, advice, and treatment, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support. You will also receive a MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximately £350.
* My Bupa Extras – discounts at your favourite retailers and a wide range of tools, content, and information to support 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 range of support such as our Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental HealthLine, and access to 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, if and when you need it.
* We encourage learning, development and progression from day one. 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 benefits, just ask.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and 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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