Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Indemnity covered

CPD funding

Birthday off

Extra leave

Job summary

PortmanDentex is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a part-time role at Pear Tree Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard. Shifts are 08:30–17:30 on Tue and Thu, with every other Friday optional, totaling 16 hours across two days. The practice has three surgeries and serves private patients.

Experience with orthodontics is a plus but not required; training will be provided. Parking is available and the location is close to town centre.

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

Team player

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Tools

Intra-oral scanning training

Job description

Great dentistry needs great dental nurses – and that’s where you come in

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 Pear Tree Dental Practice in Leighton Buzzard

• Part-time hours available - 16 hours over 2 days

• Typical shifts: 08:30–17:30 Tuesday, Thursday (and every other Friday if possible )

• Competitive hourly rate from: £14.50 dependent on your experience

• 3-surgery, caring for private patients

• Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialists and Therapists

• Opportunity to work independently within ournurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice

• Parking available

• Great location close to town centre

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 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

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

• 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: Contributory pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people.

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.