Dental Nurse

Job Description

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Are you ready to join a thriving private dental practice with a close-knit team and modern facilities? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Dental Nurse to join our friendly and well-established team at  Meadows Dental Care  in  Peterborough .

What we can offer:

• Part-time position – 16 hours per week
• Working pattern: Alternate weeks – Monday 08:30–18:00 and Thursday 08:30–14:30, or Monday 08:30–18:00 and Friday 08:30–14:30
• Competitive hourly rate from £13.20 per hour
• 3-surgery, fully private practice  providing general dentistry, implants, Invisalign and specialist periodontics
• Modern, spacious facilities  with digital technology, including an intraoral scanner and digital systems
• Opportunity to work alongside 2 experienced clinicians, 2 hygiene therapists,  and a supportive team of nurses and practice professionals
• On-site parking  and excellent bus links to Peterborough
• Comfortable staff room and air-conditioned surgeries
• Growing practice  with a strong focus on delivering exceptional patient care

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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Qualifications

• Current GDC (General Dental Council) registration as a Dental Nurse or equivalent qualification
• Comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and clinical protocols
• Proficiency in infection control and sterilization procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate patient records
• Manual dexterity and ability to work with precision instruments
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Professional demeanor and commitment to patient care
• Preferred: Previous experience working in a dental practice setting
• Preferred: Familiarity with dental practice management software systems
• Preferred: First aid or CPR certification
• Preferred: Experience in specialized dental areas (orthodontics, oral surgery, or pediatric dentistry)

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.