Saturday Dental Nurse

Saffron Walden - Courtyard Dental Practice; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemn

CPD costs covered

Clear career pathway and development

Bonus scheme based on practice

Wellbeing Support: EAP and GP service

Birthday leave and extra days off

Family Support: enhanced maternity/pat

Life assurance and pension

Job summary

Courtyard Dental Practice in Saffron Walden is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly team. The role offers a competitive hourly rate from £15, with Saturday morning shifts 8:45am–1:15pm and the chance to work alongside specialists in a modern clinic.

You’ll operate within nurse-led clinics, maintain patient care to the highest standards, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including professional fees coverage, CPD support, and wellbeing programmes.

Qualifications

• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration
• A positive and empathetic approach, with strong communication skills
• A team player who thrives on providing great service and building relationships with colleagues and patients

Responsibilities

• Work in nurse-led clinics and provide dental nursing support within your scope of practice
• Collaborate with orthodontists and therapists to deliver patient care
• Contribute to a friendly, efficient clinic environment

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

GDC registration

Job description

• Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
• Department: Practices - South

Job Description

Your skills deserve a Dental Nurse role where they’re truly valued.

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 Courtyard Dental Practice practice inSaffron Walden.

• Saturday morning flexible on typical shifts: 8:45am -1:15pm

Competitive hourly rate from £15 per hour

Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists

Opportunity to work independently within ournurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice

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 positive and empathetic approach, with strong communication skills

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

Additional reward: 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

Who are we?

PortmanDentex is a leading dental group supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people.

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.