Dental Nurse

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

Job summary

A prominent dental group is looking for a qualified or trainee Dental Nurse to join their team in Edinburgh. This role involves providing dental care, ensuring patient comfort, and working closely with dentists. The ideal candidate will have a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and excellent benefits, including professional fees coverage and wellness support.

Benefits

Professional fees covered

Wellbeing support

Health & lifestyle perks

Smart tech benefits

Financial security through pension scheme

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental care to patients.
• Work collaboratively with dentists and other staff members.

Skills

Dental Nursing qualification

Active GDC registration

Communication skills

Caring and empathetic approach

Team player

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to step into a new challenge in a friendly and modern setting? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming Meadowbank Dental practice in Edinburgh. We are open to a Qualified or Trainee for this role. Typical shifts: Monday to Friday 08:15–17:45. Competitive hourly rate from: £13.05. Parking available. Meadowbank Dental practice is an NHS/Private mixed 8-surgery dental practice, offering general, cosmetic and specialist dentistry; including Implants, Invisalign and Minor Oral Surgery. Our practice is made up of friendly people who work well both individually and as part of a team.

About you

We’d love to receive your application to our Dental Nurse vacancy if you have the following skills and experience:

• 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
• Orthodontic experience is helpful but not essential – full training will be provided

What you get in return

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

• 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

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.

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.