Qualified Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse for a full-time role at their modern clinic in North East England. You will support a friendly team in providing exceptional patient care and services. The role includes covering GDC indemnity costs and offers various wellbeing benefits. The ideal candidate will have a recognized Dental Nursing qualification and be a team player with strong communication skills. Competitive hourly pay starting at £13.70, with bonus schemes based on practice performance.

Benefits

GDC indemnity and CPD costs fully covered

24/7 employee assistance programme

Bonus scheme based on practice performance

Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Active GDC registration required.
• Caring and empathetic approach with strong communication skills.
• Team player who provides great service and builds relationships.
• Implant experience preferred but not essential.

Skills

EMR systems

Time management

Dentrix

Organisational 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?

We are a welcoming Cosmetic Dental Clinic in Durham and are looking for a full‑time Dental Nurse to join our friendly and modern setting.

Full‑time hours available

Typical shifts : Monday & Wednesday 9.15 am – 7 pm; Tuesday & Thursday 7 45 am – 5 15 pm; Friday half day 7 45 am – 1 pm

Competitive hourly rate from : 13.70 p/h

Modern digital and well‑equipped 3‑surgery practice.

No parking, public transport routes available.

About you

We would love to receive your application 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
• Implant experience – preferred but not essential

What do you get in return

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

• GDC indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
• Wellbeing support: 24/7 employee assistance programme, GP service, and an in‑house mental health first aid programme
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance
• Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• 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 are 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 – 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.

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.

Key skills

• EMR systems
• Time management
• Dentrix
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Infection control training
• Chairside assisting
• OSHA
• Front desk
• Medical imaging
• Dental assisting

Additional information

Remote work: No

Employment type: Full‑time

Vacancy: 1

Experience: years