Head Nurse

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

 

Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a friendly and modern setting? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming Canterbury - Portman Smile Clinic

 

• Part-time hours available
• Competitive hourly rate from: £15.30 per hour

• Typical shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30-5:30

• Parking available
• 3-surgery, specialist practice, caring for both NHS and private patients 
  Modern and well-equipped surgeries, working alongside Specialist Orthodontists and Therapists 

• Opportunity to work independently within our nurse-led clinics, and fully within your scope of practice 

 
You’ll lead a team of 3 nurses to deliver the highest standards of patient care in a safe and compliant environment 

About you 

 

We’d 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 

• 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: 

• 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: Life assurance and 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.