Trainee Dental Nurse

Job Description

We’ve got a Trainee Dental Nurse vacancy in our fabulous nurse team at Southampton Orthodontic Centre in Southampton – read on to find out more.

• Part‑time hours – typical shifts are Monday 8.55 am‑7 pm, Wednesday 8.55 am‑7 pm, plus one flexible day 8.55 am‑7 pm.
• Starting rate is £12.21ph (National Minimum Wage).
• Training supported by our highly experienced team – your course will be fully funded by us and is overseen by an external provider.
• Beautiful practice near main bus routes.

• Ideally Maths & English GCSE grade A‑C/4‑9 or Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2.
• Confident communicator with an empathetic, service‑focused approach.
• Keen to learn how to perform high‑quality dental nursing whilst assisting each dentist, hygienist or therapist in a wide variety of procedures.

• Professional Fees Covered: GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully covered.
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential helpline and counselling services.
• Health & Lifestyle Perks:
  Wellness hub with discounts on gym memberships, online GP appointments and lifestyle coaching.
• Smart Tech Benefits:
  Access to Techscheme – spread the cost of the latest tech with convenient salary deductions.
• Financial Security:
  Contributory pension scheme.

Portman Dentex 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.

When you click apply, we’ll need your CV and contact details, along with the answer to four quick questions. Your application will be complete – you’ll receive a response as soon as possible, whatever the outcome.

Click apply to take the next step in your career.

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.