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Dental Nurse

2/24/2026

The role involves working as a qualified Dental Nurse in a specialist referral practice setting, supporting Specialist Orthodontists, Periodontists, and Endodontists across four modern surgeries. The nurse will be expected to provide great service and build positive relationships with both colleagues and patients.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Good dental care really matters. We provide dental care for 1.5 million patients every year across the UK and Ireland. Today, we support over 370 practices, partner with more than 2,400 clinicians and empower more than 4,500 practice colleagues – to enable better health and happiness across lifetimes. Our practices are integral parts of their local communities, and we support our clinicians and practice teams to deliver the best care possible for their patients, every day. We know that every patient and every community is unique. As a dental group we strive to balance celebrating the individuality of our clinicians and practices, with using the benefits of our scale and commitment to deliver excellent dental care. We’re also part of the wider Portman Healthcare International Group which has a presence in five European countries.
About the Role

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 Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southend on Sea

  • Part-time hours available 
  • Typical shifts: 08:30 - 18:00, Monday to Wednesday OR Wednesday to Friday
  • 4-surgery, specialist referral practice
  • Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialist Orthodontists, Periodontists and, Endodontists

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:

  • GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered
  • 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: Life assurance and 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.

  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • PortmanDentex Location: Southend on Sea - Warwick Lodge
  • Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
  • Department: Practices - South
  • Key Skills
    Dental Nursing QualificationGdc RegistrationCaring ApproachEmpathyCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerService ProvisionRelationship BuildingOrthodontic Experience
    Categories
    Healthcare
    Benefits
    Gdc Costs CoveredIndemnity Costs CoveredCpd Costs CoveredBonus SchemeExtra LeaveBirthday OffOption To Buy More LeaveEnhanced Maternity LeaveEnhanced Paternity LeaveLife AssurancePension Scheme
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