Dental Nurse

Southsea - Southsea Orthodontics; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC costs covered

CPD costs covered

Career development

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Extra leave

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Southsea Orthodontics in Southsea, Hampshire, is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a modern, patient‑focused practice serving NHS and private patients. You’ll join a friendly team in a well-equipped setting and support orthodontic care with professionalism and warmth.

We offer full‑time hours (42.5 hrs over 5 days), with shifts 8:30–17:30 and a competitive hourly rate from £13.57. You’ll work alongside specialist orthodontists and therapists, with training and CPD opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Recognised dental nursing qualification.
• Active GDC registration.
• Strong communication skills.
• Empathetic, patient‑centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties required as support.
• Work independently within nurse-led clinics.
• Care for NHS and private patients in orthodontics.

Skills

Dental nursing qualification

GDC registration

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Job description

• PortmanDentex Location: Southsea - Southsea Orthodontics
• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
• Department: Practices - Orthodontics
• Compensation: from GBP 13.57 - hourly

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’vegot a vacancy at our welcoming Southsea Orthodonticspractice inSouthsea, Hampshire.

Full-time hours available 42.5 hrs over 5 days (some flexibility possible)

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

Competitive hourly rate from: £13.57

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 ournurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice

Reception duties required as support

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

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 andoptionto buy 3 more days

Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme

Who are we?

PortmanDentexis 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 apassion for great dentistry, puttingpatients firstandhelping each other growboth at work and beyond.OurIlkley Portman Smile Clinicis one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices withinPortmanDentex, making us theleading orthodontic providerin 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.