Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC fees covered

Indemnity covered

CPD funded

Career development

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Birthday leave

3 extra days leave

Maternity/paternity leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

PortmanDentex in Saffron Walden is hiring a Dental Nurse for a friendly, modern practice. Full-time hours up to 41.25 per week, with shifts Monday-Thursday 8:00–17:15 and Friday 8:00–16:45; £14 per hour negotiable based on experience.

You will work in nurse-led clinics, support surgeries alongside specialists and therapists, and maintain your GDC registration. Benefits include coverage of GDC/indemnity/CPD, a clear career path, wellbeing support, and pension with enhanced leave options.

Qualifications

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification.
• Active GDC registration is required.
• Caring and empathetic with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support in a modern practice.
• Work independently within nurse-led clinics and within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with specialists and therapists to ensure patient care.

Skills

Dental Nursing

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Active GDC registration

Job description

Job Description

Your skills deserve a Dental Nurse role where they’re truly valued.

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 Courtyard Dental Practice practice in Saffron Walden.

• Full-time hours available up to 41.25 hours per week (we can also consider part-time)
• Typical shifts: Monday to Thursday 8am to 5:15pm & Friday 8am to 4:45pm
• Competitive hourly rate from: £14 p/h negotiable depending on experience
• Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialist and Therapists
• Opportunity to work independently within ournurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice

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

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
• 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: 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’re united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both 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.