Trainee Dental Nurse / Dental Receptionist (Part-Time)

Join our Team!

We are excited to be recruiting a part-time Trainee Dental Nurse to join our team at Portobello Dental Clinic, Edinburgh. This position has opened due to growth within the practice, and will include supporting the Reception desk where required.

We welcome part-time applications from candidates able to work Mondays and Fridays (8:45am–5:30pm), with the flexibility to discuss additional working days. Monday and Friday availability is essential.

Portobello Dental Clinic is a long established practice, located conveniently on Portobello's High Street with Portobello beach just a stone's throw away. There is ample on-street parking within walking distance of the practice and a bus stop just across the road.

You will be responsible for providing chair side support in all day-to-day activities within the practice and surgeries, and supporting Reception where required. You will play an important role in a ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care while complying with all clinical and health & safety guidance.

Other duties include –

• Creating a welcoming environment for patients that sets them at ease from the outset

• Maximising the use of the internal system (Software of Excellence) to ensure accurate patient records are maintained

• Ensuring the surgery is set up appropriately for each session throughout the day to maximise the efficiency of the practice and surgery utilisation.

• Coordinating and managing clinician appointment schedules to make effective use of surgery time while accommodating patients’ needs

• Handling incoming calls, arranging and confirming appointments, and processing patient payments

• Anticipating the requirements of the clinician and patient in advance of their session and ensure necessary lab work and equipment is in place

• Monitoring surgery stocks to ensure that appropriate stock levels are maintained

About You

• Experience in a reception or customer-facing position where delivering a positive patient/customer experience was a key priority is preferred

• A genuine commitment to providing consistently high standards of patient care

• The confidence to work independently, use your own initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a willingness to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities

Benefits

We know that in order to attract and retain the best talent, we must always look at ways in which we can keep our colleagues smiling. Here are some of our benefits and perks –

• Competitive pay scale

• Career progression opportunities within the group

• Recommend a friend bonus

• Company paid GDC fee

• Professional Development – access to online training and educational assistance

• Wellbeing initiatives

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced family friendly policies

• ‘You Days’ - a day off for moving house or getting married

Portobello Dental Clinic – Part of Clyde Munro Group

Here at Clyde Munro, we celebrate the individuality and personality of each practice while providing the benefits, perks, support, and structure of working within a wider group. Although each practice has its own unique culture and working environment, we all work together towards the same goal – providing the best patient care.

Our focus is on building a strong, sustainable future for the Clyde Munro family - investing in our people as much as our practices. We are extremely passionate about developing our staff and pride ourselves on our commitment to supporting career progression within the group.

As a Dental Nurse, you’ll have access to funded CPD and opportunities to develop specialist skills. Whether you’re looking to enhance your clinical expertise or take the next step in your career, we provide the training, mentorship, and support to help you achieve your goals. Watch our video to learn more about how you can grow and thrive with Clyde Munro.

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