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Dental Nurse

CompanyPortmanDentex
LocationLymm
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 21, 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

A great dental nurse can transform a patient’s day. Come and make a difference with us. 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Nurse to join our friendly & experienced team at our Dental Solutions Limited practice in Lymm. This is an excellent opportunity for either a qualified or trainee Dental Nurse to become part of our supportive clinical team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting our dentists in providing exceptional dental services.

The essentials:

 

  • Full-time hours available over 5 days
  • Mondays - Fridays
  • We can also consider part time over 4 days
  • Competitive hourly rate: £13.70 in line with experience (qualified)
  • 4-surgery, fully private practice offering a range of treatments including implants, sedation, oral surgery and smile makeovers. 
  • Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice 
  • Free parking available locally
  • Trainee Dental Nurses: your training will be supported by our highly experienced, supportive team - your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external course provider 

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 or willingness to work towards this 
  • A positive 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 
  • Additional reward: 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 supporting more than 370 practices across the UK and Ireland. We put patients at the heart of what we do and create an inclusive environment where colleagues can grow and make a real difference. Working in partnership and always looking for ways to improve, we are building a better future for our patients, practices and people. 

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: Lymm - Dental Solutions Limited
  • Vacancy Type: Nurse - Trainee
  • Department: Practices - North
  • Key Skills
    Dental nursingPatient careClinical supportCommunication skillsEmpathyTeamworkGDC registrationOral surgery supportSedation assistanceImplant dentistry support
    Categories
    Healthcare
    Benefits
    Professional fees coveredCareer development opportunitiesBonus schemeEmployee assistance programmeGP serviceMental health supportBirthday leaveLife assuranceContributory pension schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity leave
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The dental nurse will provide high-quality patient care and support dentists during various dental procedures. They will also work independently within nurse-led clinics while maintaining a supportive clinical environment.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    445
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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