Dental Nurse / Receptionist

Portman Dental Care; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Nurse to join their friendly team in Maidstone. This role offers full-time hours with a focus on patient care and collaboration. You'll be part of a practice that values individuality and strives for excellence in dental treatments. The position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting your professional growth and work-life balance. If you are passionate about dentistry and building great relationships with patients, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Access to Dental Academy

Additional special days off

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Valid certification in Dental Nursing is essential.
• GDC registration is required for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment.
• Assist in dental procedures and maintain a patient-focused approach.

Skills

Dental Nursing Certification

Registration with the General Dental Council

Empathy

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Diploma in Dental Nursing

Job description

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract / Temporary
• PortmanDentex Location: Maidstone - Fresh Dental Care
• Department: Practices - South

Job Description

About the role and practice

If you're a patient-focused Dental Nurse looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and professional environment, look no further than Fresh Dental Care in Maidstone.

• Full-time hours available (we can consider part-time hours too)
• Typical shifts are 8.00am-5.30pm Monday to Thursday (2 days on reception, 2 days nursing)
• Onsite parking

Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic, a three surgery practice, is built on the belief that dentistry should be personal, patient-focused, and driven by expertise. Every smile tells a story and providing the highest standard of care means seeing each patient as a person first.

As a centre of clinical excellence, the team takes pride in delivering tailored, top-tier treatments that combine skill, innovation, and genuine care. Here, dentistry goes beyond procedures—it’s about creating meaningful experiences and ensuring every patient feels valued, comfortable, and confident in their care

You can take a look at the full job description by clicking here

About you

We welcome your application to our Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and qualifications (experience in Orthodontics isn’t necessary):

• Valid certification or diploma in Dental Nursing
• Registration with the General Dental Council (GDC)
• A positive attitude, empathy, and the ability to communicate well with patients and colleagues
• Passionate about building great relationships with patients and colleagues, and providing exceptional standards of care.

What do you get in return?

As a PortmanDentex colleague, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that celebrates individuality. By growing together, we’ll reimagine group dentistry and wellness, enabling happier and healthier futures for all our clinicians, colleagues and patients. Ready to aim higher and join our journey? Click to apply now and discover more.

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes:

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs covered
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Access to our Dental Academy to support you with your career ambitions
• Additional special days off (such as your birthday), and the opportunity to purchase up to 3 additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance and contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days a year confidential helpline and counselling service, plus 24/7 GP service

To apply for our Dental Nurse vacancy, you can submit your latest CV, or contact [emailprotected] to arrange an initial chat. Alternatively, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends or colleagues who may be interested.

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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.