Help create healthier smiles - and build a career you can smile about too. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an orthodontic/ general Dental Nurse to join our friendly & experienced team at  our Walkden Dental practice in Manchester.

The essentials: 

• Part time over 4 days
• Mondays 8am - 5.30pm, Wednesdays 8am - 7.15pm, Thursdays 8am - 5.30pm and Friday 8am - 5.30pm  
• Competitive hourly rate from: £13.50 - £14 per hour in line with experience 
• 8 surgery private & NHS practice offering implants, orthodontics, cosmetic and general dentistry
• No implant experience needed - we can offer full training, but an interest in implants is essential!
• Modern and well-equipped surgeries
• Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice 
• Parking close by and good links to public transport 

We are pleased to be able to consider both qualified & trainee Dental Nurses for this role.

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 
• Implant 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 
• 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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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.