dental nurse

PortmanDentex; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group in the UK is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a full-time position. This role involves providing support in a modern dental practice in Hartlepool, ensuring patient care and infection control. The ideal candidate has a recognized qualification and a compassionate approach. Benefits include a competitive salary, GDC indemnity coverage, wellbeing support, and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

GDC Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Extra leave: Birthday off plus 3 days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• A caring and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• A team player who thrives on providing great service and building relationships.
• Orthodontic experience helpful but not essential—full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support in a friendly environment.
• Ensure high standards of infection control and patient care.
• Assist in various dental procedures as required.

Skills

EMR Systems

Time Management

Dentrix

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Infection Control Training

Chairside Assisting

OSHA

Front Desk

Medical Imaging

Dental Assisting

Education

Recognised Dental Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

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 Elliot McCarthy Dental Care practice in Hartlepool.

Full‑time hours available 40 hours per week. Competitive hourly rate from : £13.70. 9 month mat cover.

About you

• 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 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 shared commitment to exceptional dentistry, patient‑first care and helping each other thrive in work and beyond.

Application process

When you click apply we just need your CV and contact details plus answers to a few quick questions and that’s it! You’ll hear back from us as soon as we can whatever the outcome.

Additional Information

Remote work: No. Employment type: Full‑time.

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Time Management
• Dentrix
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Infection Control Training
• Chairside Assisting
• OSHA
• Front Desk
• Medical Imaging
• Dental Assisting

Experience: years. Vacancy: 1.

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.