Dental Nurse

Dentex Health; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental group in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated Dental Nurse to join their expanding clinical support team. This role offers full-time hours with competitive pay between £14.50 and £16.50 per hour, depending on qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a dental nursing qualification and active GDC registration, along with strong communication skills. The position includes comprehensive benefits such as covered GDC costs, wellbeing support, and a bonus scheme based on performance.

Benefits

Bonus scheme based on performance

GDC and CPD costs covered

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced leave policies

Qualifications

• Dedicated and conscientious dental nurse with a caring approach.
• Strong communication skills necessary for patient interactions.
• A team player thriving in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced dental treatments alongside specialists.
• Provide exceptional patient care in a referred case setting.
• Maintain a high standard of service to build relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Dental Nursing qualification

Active GDC registration

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Edinburgh Dental Specialists – Expanding Our Clinical Support Team - Dental Nurse Opportunity

Are you a dedicated and conscientious dental nurse looking for your next career move? Do you want to work alongside a team of dental specialists providing world-class patient care across a wide range of disciplines? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, our team includes specialists in all areas of dentistry. Unlike general practices, we focus on referred cases — giving you the chance to gain varied, in-depth experience while supporting advanced treatments. At Edinburgh Dental Specialists, we deeply value our clinical support team — dental nurses, LDU assistants, and reception team.

Role and requirements

• Full-time hours – 40 hours per week
• Flexible working hours – Shifts between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday, agreed based on clinical need
• Competitive hourly rate from £14.50 to £16.50 per hour depending on qualifications
• A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration
• A caring and empathetic approach, with strong communication skills
• A team player who thrives on providing great service and building relationships with colleagues and patients

What you get in return

• GDC, Indemnity and CPD costs fully 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 shared commitment to exceptional dentistry, patient-first care, and helping each other thrive – in work and beyond.

We’re focused on finding the right person. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and spend some time in the practice with our team – to see what life at Edinburgh Dental Specialists is really like. We aim to make our decision promptly after your visit.

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. Know someone who’d be great for the role? Feel free to share this opportunity with them!