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Orthodontic Nurse
PortmanDentex
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Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Job Description 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 Canterbury - Portman Smile Clinic * Part-time hours available * Typical shifts: Monday 08:30 - 17:30 * Competitive hourly rate from: £13.25 * 3-surgery, specialist Orthodontic 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 * 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 positive and empathetic approach, with strong communication skills * A team player who thrives on providing great service and building relationships with colleagues and patients 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 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. St Albans Orthodontics is one of circa 70 specialist orthodontic practices within PortmanDentex, making us the leading orthodontic provider in the UK. 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. LI-LP1 IND001 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.