Dental Nurse

A great dental nurse can transform a patient’s day. Come and make a difference with us. 

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  Durham Smile Clinic in Durham. 

• Part-time hours available - 3 days per week 
• Typical shifts: 8.45am to 6.00pm
• Competitive hourly rate: from £13.50p/h 
• 6 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 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 
• Bonus scheme based on practice performance 
• 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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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.