Apprentice Dental Nurse

Apprentice Dental Nurse – Bupa Dental Care, Towcester

Practice Manager:
Ashleigh Knibbs

Location:

Towcester

Hours:

Full-time, 32 hours per week

Working Pattern: 4 days per week (days and times to be confirmed)

Join the friendly and supportive team at Bupa Dental Care Towcester as an Apprentice Dental Nurse. This is a great opportunity to begin your dental career while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in a well-established practice.

We will support your development and provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a GDC registered qualified dental nurse.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide the best patient care from admission to discharge.
• Support dental professionals with a range of chair‑side tasks to enable the delivery of high quality care.
• Earn whilst you learn.

Qualifications and Learning:

You will attain a Level 3 qualification through an 18‑24 month training programme. Prior to the end‑point assessment you must also achieve Level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A*‑C) if not already met.

• Oral anatomy and physiology, respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Infection control.
• Dental materials, equipment, and resources.
• Management of medical emergencies.
• Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Clinical skills.
• Health promotion.
• Patient care and management.

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive pay rates that increase upon qualification.
• Access to My Healthcare support and a £350 allowance.
• My Bupa Extras discounts.
• Gym and fitness facility discounts, including online digital providers.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental Health Line, and Personal Energy wellbeing programme.
• Discounted dental insurance extendable to family.
• Cycle to Work scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests, and Bupa’s Menopause Plan.
• Wagestream income access before payday.
• Career pathway and free post‑qualification training & CPD.
• Covered costs of GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity.

Bupa Dental Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Bupa Dental Care is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable adjustments to applicants who may need accommodations during the recruitment process.