Careers

Trainee dental nurses

Providing you with the opportunity to work with some of UK's best clinicians, learning from their expertise – but knowing that your perspective is important and respected.
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Overview

You’ll be supported to excel, whilst learning to grow into a confident dental nurse. Working alongside experienced teams, you'll enable better health and happiness for our patients.

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More than just a place to work

Career development

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    Whether you’re looking for your first job or a fresh and exciting new challenge, joining PortmanDentex as a student dental nurse could be the first step to a fulfilling career.

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    As well as playing an important role within your team to deliver exceptional patient care, you'll also study for your nationally recognised qualification and beyond.

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    We’ll give you the support you need to thrive in your role as a dental nurse.

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Health and wellbeing

Wellness is part of our mission, so the health and wellbeing of our colleagues is naturally a priority. Some of our initiatives include:

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    Mental Health Champions – fully trained in mental health first aid, the team come from all areas and levels of our business.

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    Employee Assistance Programme – offering 24/7 access to a confidential helpline and counselling service.

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    Dental Care – an annual allowance to help you look after your own oral health.

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    Cycle to Work – tax and NI savings of up to 48% when you buy a new bicycle and accessories.

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An inclusive place to work

Our ESG and DEI teams are working towards us having a positive impact across both our people and our planet. Some our achievements to date include:

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    The launch of company-wide communities driving awareness and support of menopause, neurodiversity and LGBTQ+.

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    Celebrating events like International Women's Day, Pride month and more.

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    Supporting local communities through practice-led charity events.

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    Supporting global communities through partnerships with Dentaid and Smile Star.

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    Our Queensway Orthodontics is proudly plastics-neutral.

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"When I started personally I was like the baby of the practice. I didn’t know anything so everyone has taught me so much and through the years things changed and some of the girls have left and I’ve ended up now sharing my experience with other people and it’s really nice how we’ve continued that."
Laurice Watson, Dental Nurse – Advance Dental Clinic
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Ready to take the next step in your career?

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