Dental Nurse

Newcastle - Reid Family Dental Practice; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

CPD investment

Career progression opportunities

Parking nearby

Job summary

Reid Family Dental Practice in Newcastle is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a full-time, permanent position. Join our 3-surgery mixed NHS and private practice with a friendly, experienced team and a long-standing local patient base.

You will work Monday and Tuesday 8:15–18:00, and Wednesday to Friday 8:15–17:00, with a 1-hour lunch. We offer competitive hourly pay (£13.20–£14.50), CPD investment, career development, and a supportive management team focused on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• Caring and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• A team player who thrives on providing great service and building relationships with colleagues and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side support across a 3-surgery mixed NHS and private practice.
• Assist with clinical procedures and ensure high standards of infection control.
• Support dentists and practice team in delivering patient care and smooth daily operations.

Skills

GDC registration

Empathetic communication

Team player

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

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? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming Reid Family Dental Practice in Newcastle.

We’re a long-standing, traditional mixed practice with a loyal team and patient base, currently going through an exciting period of positive change and transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Nurse who wants to be part of driving the practice forward, contribute ideas, and play an active role in shaping the future of the practice.

• Full-time, permanent position available
• Working hours: Monday & Tuesday: 8:15am – 6:00pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:15am – 5:00pm(1-hour lunch break daily)
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.20–£14.50, depending on experience.
• 3-surgery mixed NHS and private practice,caring for the local community for over 60 years
• Friendly and experienced long-standing teamof 11 staff members
• Opportunity to work closely with asupportive management teamfocused oncontinuous improvement and investmentin the practice
• Traditional practice environmentwith plans to continue enhancing patient experience, team culture and clinical standards
• Investment in CPD and team development,with a strong focus on creating a positive and progressive workplace
• Parking available nearby and excellent local transport links

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
• A caring and empathetic approach, withstrong communicationskills
• 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:

• 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 schemebased 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 andoptionto 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’reunited by apassionfor great dentistry, puttingpatients firstandhelping each other growboth 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.