Dental nurse trainee Review
at Bupa
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Garstang
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Assisting the dentist, preparing the surgery for the day, greeting patients and supporting their needs, complying with GDC principles, working together with your employees.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed it very much.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, lots. All of the dental terminology, how to do all different types of treatment, how to deal with medical emergencies in the surgery, how to deal with nervous/difficult patients, all about how to safeguard an individual.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I felt that my course was behind with the timing of learning each aspect. For example, learning about different types of instruments should be one of the first thing to learn as you are already working in the surgeries and are already seeing these things day in day out. I felt like the webinars could of been longer as sometimes there could of been a bit more time spent on certain topics, the tutor did very well to answer and go over these queries but more time could of been offered by TempDent.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received lots of support, they gave me a study day to complete the work and offered more time in work hours if I needed extra support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My tutor especially was very helpful, she was always there at the end of an email if I needed some help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has helped me to gain all the knowledge and skills I have to be the best in my role every day.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are social activities that we do.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bupa to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because there is lots of opportunities to gain more skills or just maintain where you are now. There is lots of employee benefits too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bupa?
Go for it!
