Dental Nurse

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Portman Dental Care is hiring a qualified Dental Nurse for Morwenna Dental Care in Bude, a 5-surgery practice serving NHS (children) and private patients. The role is 29 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, with shifts 08:45 to 17:15 and a competitive hourly rate from £13.05. You’ll join a modern, supportive team with orthodontists and therapists; orthodontic experience helps but isn’t essential as full training is provided. Requirements include a recognised dental nursing qualification and active GDC registration. Benefits cover GDC indemnity and CPD costs, wellbeing support, a bonus scheme, extra leave options, and a pension. Apply by tailoring your CV to NHS and private care, emphasize empathy and teamwork, and confirm your GDC status.

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 welcoming Morwenna Dental Care in Bude.

• Part-time hours available - 29 hours per week. Monday to Thursday

• Typical shifts: 08:45–17:15

• Competitive hourly rate from: £13.05

• 5-surgery, specialist practice, caring for both NHS (just for children) and private patients 

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

• Parking available 

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 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 is 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. 

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’ll 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.  

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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.