Dental Nurse- Maternity cover
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Portman Dental Care is hiring a qualified Dental Nurse for a 12 month maternity cover at Whyte House Dental, Topsham, Exeter. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours over five days with typical shifts Mon-Thurs 08:15-16:45, Fri 07:45-16:15 and occasional Saturdays; a busy four-surgery, private patient practice with nurse-led clinics and opportunities to work with Specialists and Therapists. Key requirements include a recognised dental nursing qualification, active GDC registration, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach. Benefits include full coverage of GDC fees, indemnity and CPD costs, a clear career path with funded CPD and qualifications, bonus scheme, wellbeing support, enhanced maternity leave and pension. To apply, submit your CV with answers to a few questions; expect a prompt response.
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 Whyte House Dental practice in Topsham
12 Month FTC -Mat leave cover
Full-time hours available -37.5 over 5 days
Typical shifts: Monday- Thursday 08:15-16:45, Friday 07:45-16:15, Occasional Saturdays 08:15-14:15
Competitive hourly rate starting from: £13.22
4-surgery, specialist practice, caring for private patients
Long established practice that prides itself on high standards and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for team and patients alike.
Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialists and Therapists
Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice
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:
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
Bonus scheme based on practice perfomance
Are you ready to step into a new challenge in a friendly and modern setting? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at our welcomrmance
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 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.
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.