Dental Nurse

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PortmanDentex in Swadlincote is hiring a qualified or experienced Trainee Dental Nurse to join Hughes & Owen Dental Care on a 38 hour week rota that includes Mondays to Fridays and occasional Thursdays or Saturdays, with a salary from £13.05 rising with experience and the chance to work in a private practice at the forefront of modern dentistry. They welcome qualified nurses or trainees and cover GDC registration, indemnity and CPD costs, plus comprehensive wellbeing support, extra leave and a pension with life assurance, and a performance bonus with fully funded training. To apply, tailor your CV to show your dental qualification or progress toward GDC, a caring empathetic approach, strong communication and teamwork, and flexibility with the rota; highlight readiness for private care and answer the quick questions promptly.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified or experienced Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly and modern Hughes & Owen Dental Care practice in Swadlincote. 

• 38 hours per week
• Mondays 7.45am - 5pm, Tuesdays 7.45am - 5pm, Wednesdays 8.15am - 5pm & Fridays 8am - 5pm. Thursdays 9am - 2.45pm or Saturdays 8am - 1pm (Thursdays and Saturdays may be interchangeable depending on the rota).
• Salary from £13.05 increasing with experience
• Opportunity to join a private practice at the forefront of modern dentistry

We are pleased to be able to consider both qualified and experienced trainee dental nurses for this role.

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 or willingness to work towards this
• 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 

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 
• Extra Leave: Birthday off and option to buy 3 more days 
• Family Support: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave 
• Financial Security: Life assurance and pension scheme
• Additional Reward: bonus scheme based on practice performance 
• Fully funded training through trusted educational provider (trainee nurses) 

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. 

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.