Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Bicester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC/CPD covered

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Extra leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Life insurance and pension

Job summary

PortmanSmile Clinic in Bicester is hiring a qualified Dental Nurse to join a 3-surgery, orthodontic-focused practice serving NHS and private patients.

We offer part-time hours, competitive pay from £14 per hour, and a supportive team working alongside orthodontists and therapists.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support during patient appointments.
• Assist orthodontists and other clinicians in procedures.
• Maintain clean, well-equipped surgeries and follow infection-control protocols.

Skills

Caring and empathetic

Strong communication

Team player

Patient service

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Description

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

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’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming Portman Smile Clinic practice in Bicester.

• Part- time hours available (we also have Tuesday 8am - 5pm, Thursday 8am -6:30pm, Friday 8am -5pm available)
• Typical shifts: Tuesday 8am - 5pm, Wednesday 8am -4:30pm, Thursday 8am -6:30pm, Friday 8am -5pm
• Competitive hourly rate from: £14 per hour
• 3-surgery, specialist Orthodontic practice, caring for both NHS and private patients
• Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists

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:

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is 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 a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond. Our Bicester Portman Smile Clinic is one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices within PortmanDentex, making us theleading orthodontic providerin the UK.

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Additional Information

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.