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Head Dental Nurse

PortmanDentex


Job Location:

York - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dental Nurse to progress their career and join our PortmanDentex York practice as Head Dental Nurse

Are you interested in being an integral team member influencing policies and ensuring continual practice standards & compliance Working directly with the Practice Manager this role combines clinical chairside duties with an opportunity to take on additional responsibilities relating to compliance audits & ordering. 

The essentials:

  • Full-time 37.5 hours per week  
  • Mondays - Fridays 8.45am - 5.15pm
  • Competitive hourly rate from 15 per hour in line with experience 
  • Free colleague parking on site
  • Opportunity to work independently within ournurse-led clinics and fully within your scope of practice 

  About you 

Wed love to receive your application to our Lead Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and experience: 

  • A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration 
  • Previous experience in a similar lead or senior dental nurse role 
  • A caring and empathetic approach with strong communication and leadership skills 
  • A team player who thrives on supporting others and delivering excellent patient care 

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. Were 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 well just need your CV and contact details plus answers to a few quick questions and thats it! Youll 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.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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