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Apprentice Dental Nurse - Bupa Dental Care
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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 practise will entail assisting dentists, sterilising & preparing equipment, reception duties and supporting patient experience.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on 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.
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Responsibilities
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
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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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
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