Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group in Wetherby is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a full-time position in a friendly and modern setting. The role involves providing assistance during dental treatments and covering reception duties as needed. The ideal candidate will have a Dental Nursing qualification and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, including GDC indemnity coverage, wellbeing support, and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

GDC Indemnity costs covered

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme based on performance

Extra Leave options

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse with active GDC registration.
• Caring and empathetic with strong communication skills.
• Ability to cover reception duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing assistance in a modern clinic setting.
• Ensure patient care and comfort during treatments.
• Assist with various dental procedures as required.

Skills

EMR Systems

Time Management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Infection Control Training

Chairside Assisting

OSHA

Medical Imaging

Dental Assisting

Front Desk

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Tools

Dentrix

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 Ashby Dental & Implant Clinic in Wetherby.

• Full‑time hours available 40 hours a week
• Mon and Tues – 8:15‑5:15pm. Weds to Fri – 7:45‑4:45pm
• Rate of pay from £13.05 per hour
• Ashby Dental & Implant Clinic is a high‑quality private practice and has been providing dentistry for nearly 50 years.
• Treatments range from general dentistry with most patients on an in‑house plan plus some implant and Invisalign work
• Local free parking available

About you

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration
• A caring and empathetic approach with strong communication skills
• Happy covering reception duties when required
• 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:

• 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.

We're united by a passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at 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.

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your Dental Nursing career. Know someone who'd be great for the role? Feel free to share this opportunity with them!

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.

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