JOB DETAILS

Dental Nurse

CompanyPortmanDentex
LocationReading
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 16, 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 Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental Care  in Reading

  • Part time hours available 

  • Typical shifts: 

    Monday 7.45am - 6pm once a month (First  Monday of calendar month]

    Wednesday/Thursday: 9am - 5pm 

    Saturday 7.45am - 6pm once a month 

  • Competitive hourly rate from £13.22 per hr dependent on experience 

  • Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental Care is an award-winning private dentist in Reading, offering both general dentistry for all the family as well as more specialist procedures.

  • Busy and Large 5 surgery practice 

  • Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialists and Therapists 

  • 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 

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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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: Reading - Gipsy Lane Advanced Dental Care
  • Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
  • Department: Practices - South
  • Compensation: from GBP 13.22 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    Dental NursingPatient CareCommunication SkillsTeamworkRelationship BuildingClinical Support
    Categories
    Healthcare
    Benefits
    Professional fees covered (GDC, Indemnity, CPD)Clear career pathway and development opportunitiesIntra-oral scanning trainingFunded formal qualifications24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeGP serviceIn-house Mental Health First Aider programmeBonus scheme based on practice performanceBirthday offOption to buy 3 more days of leaveEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveContributory pension scheme
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Provide nursing support within a busy 5-surgery private dental practice, working alongside specialists and therapists. Responsibilities include supporting general and specialist procedures and working independently within nurse-led clinics.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    460
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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