Dental Nurse

Portman Dental Care; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GDC Fees Covered

CPD Opportunities

Bonus Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Extra Leave

Family Leave

Job summary

Portman Dental Care invites applications for a qualified Dental Nurse at Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southend-on-Sea. The role offers a fixed two-week rota and a competitive hourly rate from £14.00, with occasional Saturday shifts for sickness cover.

You will support specialist clinicians in implants, endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery in a modern four-surgery referral centre, with excellent training and development within a supportive team.

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.

Skills

GDC registration

Dental nursing qualification

Communication skills

Job description

• PortmanDentex Location: Southend on Sea - Warwick Lodge
• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
• Department: Practices - South

Job Description

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in a friendly, supportive and specialist environment? If so, we've got a vacancy at our welcoming Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry practice in Southend-on-Sea.

• Fixed two-week rota:
  • Week 1: Tuesday–Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm (Monday off)
  • Week 2: Monday, Wednesday–Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm (Tuesday off)
• Competitive hourly rate from £14.00
• Occasional Saturday shifts may be required to provide sickness cover
• Modern, high-end 4-surgery specialist referral centre
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians providing specialist dental implants, endodontics, periodontics and oral surgery
• Excellent training and development opportunities within a supportive, experienced team. Specialist nursing experience is welcomed but not essential—we're looking for someone with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Join a highly respected practice that has been caring for patients for over 30 years and has achieved an impressive 4.9-star Google rating
• Approximately a 20-minute walk from the c2c train line
• Free on-street parking available nearby

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, withstrong communicationskills
• 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
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service plus an in-house Mental Health First Aider programme
• Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Financial Security: Life assurance and contributory pension scheme

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.