Apprentice Dental Nurse - Penzance

Bupa Dental Care - Chepstow Hospital · England

Salary
£26,436.80 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Closes
5 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Dental Nursing
Training provider
TEMP DENT DENTAL AGENCY LIMITED

About the role

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. 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, and following Bupa’s policies, procedures, and clinical protocols. 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.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths grade 4, GCSE English grade 4. Administrative Skills, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Customer Care Skills, Initiative, IT Skills, Logical, Non-judgemental, Number Skills, Organisational Skills, Patience, Physical Fitness, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Teamworking, Communication Skills

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