Dental Nurse

Dentex Health; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group in Southampton is seeking a qualified Dental Nurse to join their friendly team. The role offers a competitive hourly rate starting at £13.10 and provides opportunities to care for both NHS and private patients within a well-equipped practice. Ideal candidates possess a recognized Dental Nursing qualification, active GDC registration, and strong communication skills. Benefits include covering professional fees, wellbeing support, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Professional fees covered (GDC, Indemnity, CPD)

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Wellness hub discounts

Techscheme benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Active GDC registration as a Dental Nurse.
• Experience in Orthodontics is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care in a specialist orthodontic practice.
• Work closely with Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists.
• Ensure high standards in both clinical and administration tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring and empathetic approach

Team player

Education

Recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration

Job description

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

If you're a patient-focused Dental Nurse looking for a rewarding role in a friendly and professional environment, look no further than Southampton Orthodontic Centrein Southampton.

• Full Time hours per week
• Typical shifts: Monday to Friday
• Competitive hourly rate from: £13.10 per hour

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

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

• 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
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential helpline and counselling services
• Health & Lifestyle Perks: Wellness hub with discounts on gym memberships, online GP appointments, and lifestyle coaching
• Smart Tech Benefits: Access to Techscheme – spread the cost of the latest tech with convenient salary deductions
• 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. Southampton Orthodontic Centre is one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices within PortmanDentex, making us theleading orthodontic providerin 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?

Ready to join us? Click apply to take the next step in your Dental Nursing career.