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.
Working hours: Mon 8:30 am‑7:30 pm, Tue 8:30 am‑5:30 pm, Wed 8:30 am‑5:30 pm, Thu 8:30 am‑5:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am‑5:30 pm. Alternate Sat 8:15 am‑2:00 pm. Pay: £12.71 per hour until qualified.
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, and earning whilst you learn.
Responsibilities
* Providing 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 chair‑side assistance to enable them to deliver the highest level of patient care.
* Learn how infectious diseases are transmitted and prevented.
* Learn about dental materials, equipment and resources.
* Learn how to deal with medical emergencies.
* Understand legislative compliance and regulatory requirements.
* Develop clinical skills.
* Promote health and patient care management.
Training and Qualification
Apprenticeship lasts 18‑24 months. Upon completion you will achieve Level 3 qualification and register as a dental nurse with the GDC.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive pay rates that increase upon qualification.
* 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: annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximate value £350.
* My Bupa Extras: discounts at your favourite retailers and a wide range of tools, content and information to support your financial wellbeing.
* Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK, including online digital fitness providers.
* Mental health programme: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Family Mental HealthLine and 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 and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
* Wagestream: access to your income before payday if and when you need it.
* Free post‑qualification training and CPD, and career pathways to senior roles.
* We cover the cost of your GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity.
* And many more—just ask.
Equal Opportunities
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 champion diversity and understand 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—to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world.
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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