Dental Nurse
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- WherePlymouth
- Posted18 August 2026
Are you a qualified Dental Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Are you ready to step into a new challenge in a friendly and modern setting? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming Practice, Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence
Maternity leave cover -Fixed term contract , 1 yr
Full or Part-time hours available
Competitive hourly rate from £13.22 dependent on your experience
Plymouth Dental Centre of Excellence is a multi-award-winning private dental practice located in St. Budeaux, Plymouth. Established in 1995, the practice is committed to maintaining an excellent standard of care and service
Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialists
Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice
Parking available
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
Orthodontic 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
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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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.
What this role involves
General background for dental nurse roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Remove water and saliva from the patient's mouth during treatment
- Make sure the patient is comfortable
- Tidy the surgery and keep records about each patient
- Typical pay (UK)
- £28,000 starting · £39,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 37 to 40 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on PortmanDentex's own careers site.
