Introduction

The apprenticeship in dental nursing is an 18-month government- funded course by City & Guilds, a Level 3 Extended Diploma. Alongside your learning your job role within the practice will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.

About the Employer

At Bupa Dental Care our people are at the heart of everything we do – and we do this because we care. We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered, and benefit from working collaboratively with industry experts to help us achieve our aim, which is - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

What You'll Do

At Bupa Dental Care, you’ll join a dedicated and caring team, delivering excellent patient care while working towards your Level 3 Dental Nurse qualification with Tempdent. This apprenticeship offers real responsibility and strong career prospects with Bupa.

Your role may include:

Assisting Bupa clinicians chairside
Preparing Bupa surgery rooms and materials
Managing infection control and sterilisation to Bupa standards
Accurately recording patient information
Following Bupa’s policies, procedures, and clinical protocols

Training Outcome

At Bupa Dental Care, your career can grow in many directions. With experience, you could progress into roles such as Senior Nurse, Lead Nurse or Practice Manager. With further Bupa-supported training, you could develop into a Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist, supporting patient care with preventative and routine treatments. You could also specialise as an Orthodontic Therapist, working with dentists to help improve the appearance and alignment of patients’ teeth. Bupa offers clear career pathways, ongoing professional development, and support to help you reach your goals in dentistry.

Skills Required

Administrative Skills
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Customer Care Skills
Initative
IT Skills
Logical
Non judgemental
Number Skills
Organisational Skills
Patience
Physical Fitness
Presentation Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Teamworking
Communication Skills

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4
Desired - GCSE - English - 4

Course Information

Course: Dental nurse (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: *Mon 8.15-5.15, Tues 8.15-5.15, Wed 9.15- 6.15, Thurs 8.15- 5.15, Fri 8.15- 5.15.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

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