Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

CPD costs covered

Career development opportunities

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing support

Birthday leave / extra leave options

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

Portman Dental Care is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a part-time position at Exeter Orthodontics. Enjoy a friendly, modern setting with nurse-led clinics and full role autonomy within your scope of practice.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate starting at £14.50 per hour (£15 per hour if radiography trained) with opportunities to advance and train further within a specialist orthodontic practice serving NHS and private patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Opportunity to work independently within nurse-led clinics and within scope of practice.

Skills

GDC registration

Dental nursing qualification

Communication skills

Team player

Orthodontic experience helpful

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’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming Exeter Orthodontics.

• Part-time hours available

• Typical shifts: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 08.00 12.45 13.45 - 18.00 Friday 08.00- 12.45 13.45 - 16.00 (Saturdays to be discussed)

• Competitive hourly rate from: £14.50ph (£15ph if radiography trained)

• 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

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 scheme based on practice performance

• 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?

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.

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.