Dental Nurse
Company: PortmanDentex
Role summary
Dental Nurse is a role at PortmanDentex in Manchester, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-19. Salary: GBP 14–14 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Dental Nurse
- Company
- PortmanDentex
- Location
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- GBP 14–14 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-19
If you're looking for a rewarding role in dental care, this Dental Nurse position could be a great fit! No degree is needed, and you'll earn a competitive hourly wage while working with a supportive team. It's a full-time opportunity with set hours, allowing for a good work-life balance.
Job description
Job Description
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
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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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: Manchester - Walkden Dental Practice
Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
Department: Practices - North