Receptionist/Dental Nurse

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, well-established dental practice where you can develop your career?

Whether you're a qualified Dental Nurse looking for your next role or an experienced Receptionist keen to train as a Dental Nurse, we'd love to hear from you.

We're recruiting for a unique dual Receptionist/Dental Nurse position at Dundrum Dental Surgery in Dundrum Village, Dublin, where you'll become part of a supportive, long-standing team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

• Full-time, 35 hours per week over 4 days
• Rotas prepared well in advance
• Shifts between Monday–Saturday, 7:45am–6:30pm
• Competitive hourly rate of €17–€19 per hour DOE
• 5-surgery, busy private general dental practice
• Caring for private patients
• Modern, well-equipped surgeries with digital X-rays and Exact practice management software
• Work alongside a highly experienced clinical team including 4 General Dentists, 3 Hygienists and visiting Oral Surgery and Endodontic specialists
• Convenient Dundrum Village location, close to the M50 and right beside the Luas tram line
• Free parking available nearby
• Staff room and excellent facilities
• Join a long-standing, supportive team with an outstanding reputation for patient care

About you

We'd love to receive your application if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience as a qualified Dental Nurse or previous front-of-house Reception experience (ideally within a dental or healthcare setting), with a willingness to train as a Dental Nurse
• Alternatively, previous experience in both Reception and Dental Nursing would be highly advantageous
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A caring and empathetic approach, with outstanding communication skills
• A positive attitude and a professional, well-organised approach to your work
• A team player who enjoys building strong relationships with colleagues and patients while delivering exceptional customer service

What do you get in return?

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package also includes:

• Dental Council of Ireland membership costs covered
• 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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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 gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, religious belief, membership of the Traveller community, race or disability.