Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC costs covered

Indemnity costs covered

CPD costs covered

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Bonus scheme

Birthday leave and extra 3 days

Maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

PortmanDentex is recruiting a qualified Dental Nurse for Solent Orthodontics in North Baddesley. This part-time position offers 26.5 hours across three days with shifts Tue 8:30–18:30, Wed & Thu 8:30–18:00.

Competitive pay from £14/hour, NHS and private patients in a modern three-surgery practice with orthodontists and therapists. Training provided; access to Radiography course; benefits include wellbeing support, bonus scheme, and enhanced leave.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Education

Dental nursing qualification

GDC registration

Job description

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.

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.