Overview
We’re seeking a motivated Apprentice Dental Nurse to join our friendly practice in Brigg. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Responsibilities
- Provide the best patient care from the moment a patient walks into the practice until the point they leave.
- Support dental professionals and provide chair‑side assistance to enable delivery of high‑quality patient care.
- Learn how infectious diseases are transmitted and how to prevent them.
- Gain knowledge of dental materials, equipment, and resources.
- Acquire skills for dealing with medical emergencies.
- Understand legislative compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Develop clinical skills, health promotion, and patient care and management.
Qualifications & Training
- Will achieve a Level 3 qualification following an 18 – 24 month training programme.
- Must achieve Level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSEs grades A‑C) if not already achieved and provide evidence.
- Training schedule: Week 1 – Mon 08:15‑16:15, Tue‑Fri 08:15‑17:30; Week 2 – Mon 08:15‑16:15, Wed‑Fri 08:15‑17:30, Sat 08:30‑15:00.
Salary & Benefits
- Pay £12.71 per hour (until qualified).
- Competitive pay rates increase upon qualification.
- Access to MyHealthcare, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support, with an annual allowance of ~£350.
- My Bupa Extras discounts at retailers and other services.
- Access to discounts at gyms, fitness facilities and online fitness providers.
- Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental HealthLine, and access to Personal Energy wellbeing programme.
- Discounted dental insurance extendable to immediate family.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa Menopause Plan.
- Wagestream – access income before payday.
- Career pathways, free post‑qualification training and CPD, and coverage of GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We champion diversity and aim to offer interviews to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria. Bupa Dental Care is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments to recruitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.
