Trainee Dental Nurse

Job Title: Trainee Dental Nurse

Location: Leith, Edinburgh, EH6

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Role:

We are a modern, award-winning dental practice based in the vibrant area of Leith, Edinburgh. Known for delivering exceptional care in a welcoming and professional setting, we offer a wide range of services including general dentistry, cosmetic treatments, implants, and teeth whitening.

We’re now looking for a Trainee Dental Nurse to join our friendly and highly skilled team. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or already enrolled on a dental nursing course, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills in a supportive and well-equipped environment.

What You’ll Do:

As a trainee, you’ll gain hands-on experience and build essential skills while working alongside our experienced clinicians and front-of-house team. Your responsibilities will include;

• Assisting the dentist chairside during general and cosmetic procedures
• Preparing treatment rooms and sterilising instruments according to infection control protocols
• Maintaining accurate, confidential patient records using modern dental software
• Helping patients feel informed, reassured and at ease before and after treatments
• Supporting reception and administrative tasks, including booking appointments and answering enquiries

What We’re Looking For:

We’re keen to hear from candidates who are;

• Enrolled or intending to enrol on an approved NEBDN dental nurse course
• Enthusiastic about oral health, patient care and professional growth
• Calm under pressure and excellent at multitasking
• Confident communicators with a kind, caring, and professional approach
• Team players who are punctual, reliable, and willing to learn
• Comfortable using computers and modern digital systems

What We Offer:

When you join our team, you’ll benefit from;

• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Ongoing mentorship and training from qualified professionals
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Modern digital systems and fully equipped treatment rooms
• Regular team-building and social events
• Provided uniform and workwear
• Easily accessible location via bus and train routes

Ready to Begin?

If you’re passionate about starting a career in dental nursing and want to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking practice – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding future in dental healthcare.

All applications must be submitted exclusively through this platform. Applications submitted through other channels will not be considered. If your application progresses successfully, our dental specialist recruiters will contact you to arrange an informal chat about the role and requirements before scheduling an interview directly with the practice.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Trainee Dentist Assistant, Trainee Dental Assistant, Trainee Dental Nurse, will also be considered for this role.

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