Dental Nurse

Southsea - Southsea Orthodontics; Plymouth; Vor Ort; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

GDC indemnity

CPD costs covered

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Extra leave

Life assurance and pension

Zusammenfassung

Southsea Orthodontics in Plymouth is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join a modern, patient‑focused practice. You will work across 4 surgeries with orthodontic specialists and therapists, supported by a friendly team.

The role offers flexible hours up to 42.5 hours per week, with shifts 8.30am–5.30pm across five days. Reception duties are included to support the front desk and patient experience.

Qualifikationen

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• Empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• Team player who thrives on providing great service to colleagues and patients.
• Orthodontic experience is helpful; full training provided.

Aufgaben

• Provide dental nursing support in a Specialist Orthodontic setting.
• Assist in nurse-led clinics while working within your scope of practice.
• Support reception duties as required to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Collaborate with Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists.

Kenntnisse

GDC registration

Dental Nursing

Communication skills

Team player

Orthodontic experience

Ausbildung

Recognised Dental Nursing qualification

Jobbeschreibung

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 Southsea Orthodontics practice in Southsea, Hampshire.

• Full or part-time hours available: up to 42.5 hrs over 5 days

• Typical shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - 8.30am-5.30pm

• Competitive hourly rate from: £14.00 (£14.50per hour if Radiography trained)

• Specialist Orthodontic, 4 surgery practice, caring for both NHS and private patients

• Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists

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

• Reception duties required as support

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

• 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: Life assurance and 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. Southsea Orthodontics is one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices within PortmanDentex, making us the leading orthodontic provider in the UK.

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.