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Dental Nurse

12/23/2025

The dental nurse will support dental specialists in providing patient care across various disciplines. The role involves assisting with advanced treatments and ensuring a high standard of service.

Salary

14.5 - 16.5 GBP

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Good dental care really matters. We provide dental care for 1.5 million patients every year across the UK and Ireland. Today, we support over 370 practices, partner with more than 2,400 clinicians and empower more than 4,500 practice colleagues – to enable better health and happiness across lifetimes. Our practices are integral parts of their local communities, and we support our clinicians and practice teams to deliver the best care possible for their patients, every day. We know that every patient and every community is unique. As a dental group we strive to balance celebrating the individuality of our clinicians and practices, with using the benefits of our scale and commitment to deliver excellent dental care. We’re also part of the wider Portman Healthcare International Group which has a presence in five European countries.
About the Role

Company Description

 

 

Job Description

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

  • We’re expanding our clinical support team and are looking for a passionate dental nurse to join our busy, friendly, and forward - thinking referral practice.

  • 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 depending on qualifications.

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.

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 

What do you get in return? 

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

  • 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.

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. 

You can also contact me on 07786371104 or [email protected]

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! 

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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 race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, disability, age, or nationality.

  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • PortmanDentex Location: Edinburgh - Edinburgh Dental Specialists
  • Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
  • Department: Practices - North
  • Key Skills
    Dental Nursing QualificationGDC RegistrationCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerEmpathyPatient CareService OrientationRelationship Building
    Categories
    HealthcareCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative
    Benefits
    GDC Costs CoveredIndemnity Costs CoveredCPD Costs CoveredWellbeing SupportBonus SchemeExtra LeaveEnhanced Maternity LeaveEnhanced Paternity LeaveLife AssurancePension Scheme
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