via indeed · 25 May 2026 ·12 days ago

Trainee Dental Nurse (Maternity Cover for 9 Months)

Parkside Dental Practice
Edinburgh Full-time
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TRAINEE DENTAL NURSE( Maternity Cover for 9 Months from 01\.06\.26 till 28\.02\.27\)

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional dental nurse to join our friendly and professional team. We will consider either a GDC registered nurse or a Trainee dental nurse with previous chairside assisting experience in UK.

We are a busy mixed practice based in the beautiful Edinburgh city centre offering a wide range of NHS and Private treatments to our patients. We are an equal opportunities Employer.

Post details:

. Position available to start immediately

· Full time\- 40 Hours per week

. Monday\-Friday 8:30am till 5:30pm

. No late evenings

. Salary negotiable, depending on experience and will be discussed during interview

. Exciting Training opportunity in Implants and Intraoral Scanning

· Occupational Health Clearance with necessary vaccinations

· GDC, Indemnity and PVG costs will be covered

· Continued support in your career progression

· In\-house training for free CPD provided

· Uniforms will be provided.

· Annual leave \- 28 days pro\-rata

Person Specifications:

Full GDC registration or Trainee dental nurse with previous chairside assisting experience in UK

Previous experience as an Implant Nurse will be an advantage but not essential

Experience of using EXACT computer software (SOE) will be an advantage.

Prepared to provide operational cover for staff absence or annual leave

Friendly, well presented, honest and trustworthy

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Punctual, reliable, prepared to take responsibility

Able to work in a busy environment

Willing to demonstrate highest levels of patient care in surgery, decontamination unit and on reception

Flexible regarding working pattern

Eager to learn and has an interest in a long term dental career

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ø Chairside assistance to dentists in all procedures

Ø Carry out instruments cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation in LDU

Ø Reception duties including receiving phone calls, booking appointments, processing payments and cashing up

Ø Keep checking stocks of dental materials and request orders when required

Ø Carry out daily and weekly paperwork as needed

If you think you are the right person for this position, please send us your covering letter and CV as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full\-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £12\.71\-£15\.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Free flu jabs
Education:
  • A\-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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