Apprentice Dental Nurse - Woking

  • Company: Bupa Dental Care - Woking (The Retreat)
  • Location: GU22 7QJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,323.29 per year
  • Sector: Health and science
  • Ref: NAS-2000030559
  • Application Deadline Date: 05/06/2026
  • Start Date: 08/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday, 09:00 - 19:15, Thursday, 07:45 - 17:15, Friday, 08.15 - 17:45, Saturday, 08:15 - 12:45.

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

Ready to start your adventure?