Dental Nurse

HealthJobs Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional fees covered

CPD funding

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Extra leave

Family support

Life assurance

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for our Abingdon - Peachcroft Orthodontics practice. This 3-surgery, orthodontic specialist clinic cares for NHS and private patients. Part-time hours are available with typical shifts on Tuesday and Thursday 07:45-17:00, and the hourly rate starts at £14.

You will hold a recognised dental nursing qualification and active GDC registration. Orthodontic experience is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• Excellent communication and empathetic patient care.
• Team player with commitment to high service standards.
• Orthodontic experience is helpful but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in orthodontic clinics and chair side care.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control.
• Support independent nurse-led sessions and patient education.

Skills

GDC registration

Dental Nursing qualification

Patient communication

Team player

Orthodontic experience

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

GDC registration

Job description

Job Description

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Are you ready to step into a new challenge in a friendly and modern setting? If so,we’vegot a vacancy at our welcomingAbingdon - Peachcroft Orthodontics

• Part-time hours available
• Typical shifts:Tuesday and Thursday 07:45-17:00
• Competitive hourly rate from: £14
• 3-surgery, specialist Orthodontic practice,caring for both NHS and private patients
• Modern and well-equipped surgeries,working alongside Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists
• Opportunity to work independently within ournurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice
• Parking available

About you

We’d love to receive your application to our Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and experience:

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration
• A caring and empathetic approach, with strong communication skills
• A team player who thrives on providing great service and building relationships with colleagues and patients
• Orthodontic experience is helpful but not essential – full training will be provided

What do you get in return?

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes:

• Professional Fees Covered:GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• Clear career pathway and development opportunities: including CPD events, intra-oral scanning training, funded formal qualifications, and support to progress in line with your aspirations
• Bonus schemebased on practiceperformance
• Wellbeing Support:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days
• Family Support:Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security:Life assurance and contributory pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis a leading dental group where your skills and ambitions make a real difference. We support over 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We’re united by apassionfor great dentistry, puttingpatients firstandhelping each other growboth at work and beyond.

Additional Information

Orthodontic experience preferred but not essential.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect and are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.