Apprentice Dental Nurse - Burnley
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Company: Bupa Dental Care - Burnley
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Location: BB11 2AE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,396.80 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000018590
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
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Start Date: 03/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. 08:45 - 17:45
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