Apprentice Dental Nurse

Job description

Apprentice Dental Nurse – Chepstow Hospital (NP16 5YX)Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. £12.71 per hour until qualified.

Responsibilities

Provide the best patient care from the moment someone walks into the practice until they leave.

Support dental professionals by providing chair‐side assistance, enabling the delivery of the highest level of patient care.

Earn while you learn in a structured apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications

Achieve a Level 3 qualification after an 18‐24 month training programme.

Complete Level 2 English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grades A* to C) before the end‐point assessment, if not already achieved, and provide evidence.

What you will learn

Oral anatomy and physiology, respiratory and circulatory systems.

Infection transmission and prevention.

Dental materials, equipment, and resources.

Managing medical emergencies.

Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements.

Clinical skills.

Health promotion.

Patient care and management.

Salary and benefits

Competitive pay rates which increase upon qualification.

Access to MyHealthcare – free support, advice and treatment for health issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy and mental health support, plus a £350 annual allowance.

My Bupa Extras – discounts at retailers and a wide range of wellbeing tools.

Discounts at gyms, fitness facilities and online digital fitness providers.

Mental health support via Employee Assistance Programme, Family Mental HealthLine and Personal Energy wellbeing programme.

Discounted dental insurance, extendable to immediate family.

Additional health and wellbeing benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual flu vaccine, discounted eye tests and a menopause plan.

Wagestream – access income before payday.

Supported career pathways, free post‐qualification training and CPD.

Cover of GDC registration, DBS and professional indemnity costs.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offers reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the recruitment process.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chepstow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English