Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC/Indemnity/CPD covered

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Extra leave

Family support

Life assurance

Job summary

PortmanDentex's Solent Orthodontics in North Baddesley is hiring a qualified Dental Nurse for a part-time role (26.5 hours across three days). Typical shifts: Tue 8.30-18:30, Wed and Thu 8.30-18:00, with a competitive hourly rate from £14.

The practice blends NHS and private care in a modern, 4-surgery setting and offers access to radiography training, a supportive team of orthodontists and therapists, plus perks like free parking and easy bus access.

Qualifications

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration.
• Caring and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• 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.

Skills

Dental Nursing

Education

GDC registered

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 Solent Orthodontics practice in North Baddesley.

• Part time hours - 26.5 Hours over 3 days
• Typical shifts: Tuesdays 8.30-6.30, Wednesday & Thursday 8.30-6pm
• Competitive hourly rate from: £14 per hour
• Specialist Orthodontic 4 surgery practice, caring for both NHS and Private patient
• Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Orthodontists and Therapists
• Access to Radiography course
• Therapy dogs to support nervous patients!
• Free parking and on a bus route

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
• 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 passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond.

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.