Dental Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading dental group in the UK is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for its Durham Smile Clinic. This part-time role offers competitive hourly pay starting at £12.05. Responsibilities include patient care and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have a Dental Nursing qualification and strong communication skills. Join a supportive team committed to exceptional patient care and benefit from a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

GDC Indemnity and CPD costs covered

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Extra Leave: Birthday off

Enhanced maternity / paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Active GDC registration.
• Caring and empathetic approach.
• Team player focused on service.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support in a friendly clinic.
• Assist the dental team with patient care.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and infection control.

Skills

A recognised Dental Nursing qualification

Strong communication skills

Time Management

Organizational skills

Infection Control Training

Chairside Assisting

Medical Imaging

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Tools

Dentrix

EMR Systems

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 Durham Smile Clinic practice in Durham.

Part time hours available.

Typical shifts: 3 days 25.5 hours per week.

Competitive hourly rate from: £12.05.

About you

We would love to receive your application 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.

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 whatever 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