Dental Nurse

Ilkley - Portman Smile Clinic Ilkley; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC & CPD coverage

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Extra leave (birthday)

Job summary

Portman Smile Clinic Ilkley in Ilkley is hiring a Dental Nurse to join our specialist orthodontic-focused practice serving NHS and private patients. Full-time hours are available, with the option for part-time; typical shifts: Monday–Friday across 8am–5pm, with occasional variations as described.

You will hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration, bringing a positive, empathetic manner and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• A positive 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.

Skills

Dental Nursing

GDC registration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Orthodontic experience (helpful)

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Description

Help create healthier smiles - and build a career you can smile about too. Are you ready to step into a new challenge in a friendly and modern setting? If so,we’vegot a vacancy at our welcoming Portman Smile Clinic Ilkleypractice inIlkley.

• Full-time hours available(we can also consider part-time)
• Typical shifts:Monday 8am-5pm,Tuesday 8am-6pm,Wednesday 8am-5pm, Thursday 8am-1pm,Friday 7.30am-4.30pm
• Competitive hourly rate from: £13.50 per hour
• Specialist Orthodontic practice,caring for both NHS and private patients
• 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’dlove 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
• Apositiveand empathetic approach, withstrong communicationskills
• 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
• 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
• 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 andoptionto buy 3 more days
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We putpatients at the heartof what we do and create aninclusive environmentwhere colleagues cangrow and make a real difference.Working in partnershipand always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients,practicesand people.Portman Smile Clinic Ilkley Orthodonticsis one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices withinPortmanDentex, making us theleading orthodontic providerin the UK.

Additional Information

Experienced people manager from retail, hospitality, or dental backgrounds. Strong leadership and communication skills are 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.