Dental Nurse

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Portman Smile Clinic in Dorking seeks a qualified Dental Nurse for a full-time seven month fixed term contract, up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This NHS and private orthodontic practice works with specialists in a modern setting. You’ll need a recognised dental nursing qualification and active GDC registration, plus a caring, collaborative approach. Orthodontic experience helps but full training is provided. Benefits include £15.50 per hour to start, GDC indemnity and CPD costs covered, wellbeing support, a bonus scheme, extra leave including a birthday day off and the option to buy three more days, plus enhanced maternity/paternity leave. Apply with your CV and brief answers, highlighting GDC status and willingness to train.

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 Portman Smile Clinic practice in Dorking.

• Full-time hours available up to 40 hours per week  -  7 Months Fix Term Contract 

• Typical shifts: Monday to Friday 

• Competitive hourly rate from: £15.50 p/h (negotiable based on experience) 

• Specialist Orthodontic practice, caring for both NHS and private patients 

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

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 

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 passion for great dentistry, putting patients first and helping each other grow both at work and beyond. Our  Portman Smile Clinic is one of  our 70 specialist orthodontic practices within PortmanDentex, making us the leading orthodontic provider in the UK. 

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.