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Dental Nurse

CompanyPortmanDentex
LocationPreston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 8, 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly & experienced team at Waterside Dental Clinic at Preston

The essentials:

  • Full-time hours available 
  • Mondays - Thursdays 8.30am - 5.30pm and Fridays 8.30am - 2.30pm
  • Competitive hourly rate: £14 per hour (in line with experience)
  • 3-surgery fully private practice 
  • Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice 
  • Free parking locally

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: Preston - Waterside Dental Clinic
  • Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
  • Department: Practices - North
  • Key Skills
    Dental NursingPatient CareCommunication SkillsTeamworkRelationship BuildingClinical SupportEmpathy
    Categories
    Healthcare
    Benefits
    Professional Fees CoveredGDC CoverageIndemnity CoverageCPD Costs CoveredCareer Development OpportunitiesIntra-oral Scanning TrainingFunded Formal QualificationsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeGP ServiceMental Health First Aider ProgrammeBonus SchemeBirthday OffOption To Buy Additional LeaveEnhanced Maternity/Paternity LeaveContributory Pension SchemeFree Local Parking
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    Provide nursing support within a private 3-surgery dental practice and work independently within nurse-led clinics. Focus on delivering high-quality service and building strong relationships with patients and colleagues.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    459
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    37 hours
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