Ripple Dental Care – Edinburgh (New Town)
Role: Trainee Dental Nurse
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Pay: From £12.72 per hour
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM lunch break) | Great work-life balance
Location: Edinburgh New Town (central, well-connected)
At Ripple Dental Care, we’re not just another practice—we’re building a modern, high-performing environment where our team can learn, excel, and thrive.
Due to expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hard-working Trainee Dental Nurse who wants more than just a job. We are looking for someone seeking a long-term role who wants to kickstart their dental career, grow with the practice, and become a key part of our team.
If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills in a high-quality clinical setting (including digital workflows, smooth workflow , and advanced dentistry), this is the role for you!
Why join Ripple Dental Care?
- Growth & Support: Hands-on training and mentorship from an experienced team to help you qualify and succeed.
- Modern Digital Practice: Work with state-of-the-art tech including Dentally, digital X-rays, and iTero scanners.
- Clear Progression Pathway: Opportunities to take on more responsibility and step into leadership as you qualify.
- Supportive Team: A close-knit, friendly environment where we actively help each other succeed.
- Stability: An expanding practice with a strong long-term vision.
Your Role as a Trainee Dental Nurse
- Assist clinicians chairside across general and advanced dental procedures.
- Learn and manage daily clinical workflows and surgery preparation.
- Ensure high standards of cross-infection control and decontamination.
- Provide warm, compassionate care to help patients feel comfortable.
- Help maintain a positive, efficient, and patient-focused environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Enrollment in (or readiness to join) an accredited Dental Nursing training course.
- Strong communication skills, empathy, and a professional, positive attitude.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliability and a genuine passion for building a career in dentistry.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: From £12.72 per hour
- Professional Support: Fully paid course-related support, indemnity, and CPD guidance.
- Great Hours: Predictable, full-time schedule with a guaranteed lunch break for great work-life balance.
Pay: From £12.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh EH3 6JN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
