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Float Nurse

PortmanDentexSouthampton🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 17 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£17/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Posted
10 hours ago
Mental HealthNursing

Job Description

 

 

A busy practice needs more than an extra pair of hands - it needs someone like you. 

 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 Southampton Orthodontic Centre.

 

  • Full-time hours available 
  • Typical shifts: Monday to Friday 8.30-5
  • Competitive hourly rate from: £16.50
  • 6 practices in the south, Chichester, North Baddesley, Lymington, Southampton, Southsea and Waterlooville (depending on the need in the practice)
  • Specialist Orthodontic practice, caring for both NHS and private patients 
  • Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists 
  • Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice 

 

 

About you 

We’d love to receive your application to our Float 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 
  • 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 
  • 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: 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 differenceWorking in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people. 

 

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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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.

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