Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in Margate is seeking a part-time Dental Nurse to join their friendly team. This role offers competitive pay starting at £13.30 per hour, plus benefits such as GDC coverage, mental health support, and additional leave options. Candidates should have a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and strong communication skills. Training is provided for those without orthodontic experience.

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• Experience in orthodontics is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care in a specialist orthodontic practice.
• Build relationships with patients and colleagues.

Skills

Dental Nursing qualification

Strong communication skills

Team player

Caring and empathetic approach

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 Margate – Portman Smile Clinic.

• Part‑time hours available
• Typical shifts: Tuesday 8:30‑7:30 and Wednesday 8:30‑5:30
• Competitive hourly rate from: £13.30
• 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 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’ll 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, whatever the outcome.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.