Experienced Dental Nurse | Reception & Compliance Development Opportunity
Private Dental Practice | Portsmouth / Southsea
We are a well-established private dental practice looking for an experienced Dental Nurse who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and has an interest in combining chairside nursing with reception and compliance responsibilities.
The ideal person will be a friendly all-rounder who enjoys variety, is warm and approachable, patient-focused, communicates with kindness and professionalism, and takes pride in delivering an outstanding experience for both patients and colleagues.
We are a calm, prevention-focused practice with a strong emphasis on high-quality patient care, supporting nervous patients, and creating a respectful working environment where both patients and team members feel genuinely valued.
This is a varied role combining clinical nursing with reception and compliance duties, depending on practice needs and your strengths. It offers the opportunity to develop your skills whilst becoming an integral part of a close-knit and supportive team.
Before applying:
We are only able to consider applicants who have previous UK dental nursing experience and current GDC registration.
The qualities we’re looking for:
- Previous experience as a UK Dental Nurse
- Current GDC registration
- Warm, friendly and approachable
- Kind and caring approach towards both patients and colleagues
- Calm and professional under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Genuine empathy and a patient-focused approach
- Organised, reliable and able to work independently
- Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative
- Enjoys supporting colleagues and contributing positively to a team
- Comfortable working within clear systems and protocols
- Positive attitude towards learning and continuous professional development
- Happy to support reception and compliance alongside dental nursing
Experience & Skills:
- Experience with R4 dental software preferred
- Strong telephone and customer service skills
- Confidence managing appointments, patient records and payments
- Good written and verbal communication
- Private dentistry experience desirable
- Knowledge of Denplan Essentials welcomed, although full training will be provided
What we offer:
- Supportive, calm and respectful working environment
- Friendly and experienced clinical team
- Structured systems and clear daily workflow
- Full induction programme with ongoing support
- Regular 1:1 meetings and team check-ins
- Excellent work-life balance with thoughtfully structured working hours and a longer weekend
- Convenient parking during working hours
- Excellent public transport links
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Workplace pension scheme
- Professional development, training and support
- Complimentary access to our cloud-based compliance and CPD platform (DCME)
- Employer-funded indemnity for employed Dental Nurses through the BDA
- Regular team meetings including team lunches provided, and occasional team outings
- Complimentary quality coffee available throughout the day for our team
Working pattern:
We operate a thoughtfully structured working pattern designed to support a calm, organised and high-quality clinical environment whilst promoting genuine work-life balance.
Total contracted hours: 30 hours 30 minutes
Monday: 12:45pm to 5:15pm
Tuesday: 8:45am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:15pm
Wednesday: 8:45am to 2:15pm
Thursday: 8:45am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:15pm
Friday: 8:45am to 2:15pm
We ask team members to be punctual and ready at the start of their paid time to begin preparation and set-up, ensuring each clinical day starts in a calm and organised way, with a brief opportunity to enjoy a coffee and settle in before patients arrive.
Additional benefits following successful probation:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential emotional, wellbeing, legal and financial support
- Access to virtual GP services through partner benefits (where applicable)
- Discounted dental treatment
- Annual complimentary dental examination
- Annual complimentary hygiene appointment
- Annual complimentary dental examination for employees’ children up to 18 years of age
Salary:
£14.00 to £15.50 per hour, dependent on experience and skills
Higher rates may be considered for candidates with:
- Dual nursing, reception and compliance experience
- Strong private dentistry background
- Excellent R4 knowledge
- Denplan Essentials experience
The right person:
We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a smaller team where communication, mutual support and respect are genuinely valued.
You will be proactive, organised and dependable, enjoy taking initiative, embrace learning new systems and processes, and take pride in helping the practice run smoothly each day.
If you are looking for more than simply your next job and would like to become part of a practice that values kindness, professionalism, teamwork and continuous learning, we would love to hear from you.
Start date:
August 2026
Prior to commencement, where appropriate, we offer:
- Opportunity for 1 to 2 shadowing sessions to provide a gentle introduction to the practice and team
- Structured induction and onboarding
- Paid trial period of approximately 5 to 10 working days to ensure the role is the right fit for both you and the practice
Pay: £14.00-£15.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
