Posted 1d ago

Dental Nurse

@ PortmanDentex
Brentwood, England, United Kingdom
£14-£15/hrOnsitePart Time
Responsibilities:chairside support, patient care, infection control
Requirements Summary:Qualified Dental Nurse with GDC registration; NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; infection control and chairside assistance; NHS/private experience desirable.
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Job Description:

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Are you ready to step into a new challenge in an established, modern, and highly respected practice? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at Coram Green Dental Practice in Brentwood.

  • Part-time permanent position – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
  • 24 hours per week | 08:15–17:15 with 1-hour lunch break
  • Competitive pay up to £15 per hour
  • Additional Saturday hours available paid at time and a half
  • Work within a modern, high-tech 5-surgery practice equipped with CBCT scanner, intraoral scanners, and digital cameras
  • Opportunity to support sedation and complex oral surgery clinics alongside experienced clinicians
  • Join an established team of 15 professionals
  • On-site parking available
  • Practice with an excellent local reputation
  • Access to funded CPD and development opportunities, including radiology and sedation courses
  • A practice that genuinely invests in its people and career progression 

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  

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 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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Qualifications:

**Required Qualifications:**

  • Recognised Dental Nursing qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
  • Active General Dental Council (GDC) registration
  • Demonstrable knowledge of infection control and sterilisation procedures
  • Strong understanding of dental terminology and common dental procedures

**Essential Skills and Experience:**

  • Proven experience working as a Dental Nurse in a clinical setting
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, colleagues, and visitors
  • Caring and empathetic approach to patient care
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
  • Manual dexterity and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Competency in chairside assistance and patient comfort management
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond calmly under pressure

**Desirable Skills:**

  • Experience working with both NHS and private patients
  • Knowledge of intra-oral scanning or other modern dental technologies
  • Willingness to undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and pursue further qualifications
  • Experience in nurse-led clinical programmes
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.