Apprentice Dental Nurse - Chester

  • Company: Bupa Dental Care - Chester
  • Location: CH1 1RN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £27,428.18 per year
  • Sector: Health and science
  • Ref: NAS-2000033544
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/06/2026
  • Start Date: 30/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 08:15 until 17:45. Friday, 08:15 until 16:30.

Brief Description

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.

Training to be Provided

Provided by Tempdent:



  • Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

  • Functional Skills (if applicable)

  • Flexible online delivery model

  • Quarterly start dates throughout the year

  • Induction and regular progress support

Future Prospects


  • 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.

Vacancy Detail

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

Ready to start your adventure?