Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group in Maidstone is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join their team. The role offers full-time hours with a competitive hourly rate starting from £13.50. Responsibilities include assisting in patient care, ensuring hygiene protocols, and maintaining records. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package including GDC indemnity, wellbeing support, and additional leave options. Ideal candidates should possess a recognized Dental Nursing qualification and have strong communication skills.

Benefits

GDC Indemnity coverage

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme based on performance

Birthday off and extra leave options

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Active GDC registration is required.
• Must have a caring and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Team player who provides great service.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care and support to patients.
• Assist in managing patient files and records.
• Ensure a hygienic and safe environment.

Skills

EMR Systems

Time Management

Dentrix

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Infection Control Training

Chairside Assisting

OSHA

Front Desk

Medical Imaging

Dental Assisting

Education

Recognised Dental Nursing qualification

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 Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Maidstone.

• Full-time hours available - 42.5 hours per week
• Typical shifts : 08 : 30‑17 : 30
• Competitive hourly rate from 13.50p / h
• Parking available

About you

• 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

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 shared commitment to exceptional dentistry patient‑first care and helping each other thrive in work and beyond.

We’re united by a passion for great dentistry putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond.

Application process

When you click apply, we just need your CV and contact details plus answers to a few quick questions and that’s it! You’ll hear back from us as soon as we can regardless of the outcome.

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your Dental Nursing career.

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.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Time Management
• Dentrix
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Infection Control Training
• Chairside Assisting
• OSHA
• Front Desk
• Medical Imaging
• Dental Assisting

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1