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lead dental nurse
full-timeEdinburgh

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Edinburgh

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full-time

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Job Description

Are you a Lead Dental Nurse or Dental Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

 

Are you ready to step into a leadership role in a friendly and modern setting? If so, we’ve got a vacancy at our welcoming Meadowbank Dental Practice in Edinburgh 

 

  • Full-time hours available 

  • Typical shifts:5 days Monday -Friday 8.15 - 5.45 1 hour lunch

  • Competitive hourly rate from: £15

  • Parking available

  • Meadowbank Dental practice is a 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

 

You’ll lead a team of X nurses to deliver the highest standards of patient care in a safe and compliant environment. 

 

About you 

 

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

 

  • A recognised Dental Nursing qualification and active GDC registration 

  • Previous experience in a similar lead or senior dental nurse role 

  • A caring and empathetic approach, with strong communication and leadership skills 

  • A team player who thrives on supporting others and delivering excellent patient care 

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

 

What do you get in return? 

 

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

 

  • Professional Fees Covered: GDC and Indemnity (if eligible) 

  • 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. 

 

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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 - Meadowbank Dental Practice
  • Vacancy Type: Nurse - Qualified
  • Department: Practices - South
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Dental Nursing Qualification,GDC Registration,Leadership Skills,Communication Skills,Team Player,Patient Care,Caring Approach,Empathy,Orthodontic Experience

    About PortmanDentex

    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.

    Team size: 501-1,000 employees
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    Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services

    What you'll do

    • You will lead a team of nurses to deliver high standards of patient care in a safe and compliant environment. The role involves supporting others and ensuring excellent patient care.

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