JOB DETAILS

Dental Nurse

CompanyPortmanDentex
LocationTest Valley
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 13, 2026
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 New Street Dental Care practice in Andover

 

  • Full-time hours available (we can also consider part-time) 

  • Typical shifts: 08:00am–17:20pm

  • Competitive hourly rate from: £13.22 dependent on experience 

  • 6-surgery practice, caring for private patients 

  • Modern and well-equipped surgeries

  • Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice 

  • 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 

  • 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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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: Andover - New Street Dental Care
  • Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
  • Department: Practices - South
  • Compensation: from GBP 13.22 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    Dental NursingPatient CareCommunication SkillsTeamworkOrthodonticsGDC RegistrationClinical Support
    Categories
    Healthcare
    Benefits
    Professional Fees Covered (GDC, Indemnity, CPD)Career Development OpportunitiesIntra-oral Scanning TrainingFunded Formal QualificationsPerformance Bonus SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGP ServiceMental Health First Aider ProgrammeBirthday OffOption To Buy 3 More Days LeaveEnhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveLife AssuranceContributory Pension Scheme
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Provide clinical support within a modern 6-surgery dental practice, caring for private patients. Work independently within nurse-led clinics and collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality dental services.
    📋Job Type
    contract
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    466
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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