Dental Nurse – Permanent | Aberdeen

Closing dateNone
Employer
Smile Dental Care - Aberdeen
Location
218 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TL
Pay Rate
14.50p/h
Hours Per Week
Duration
months

About the Role

The Role

  • Permanent Dental Nurse position
  • ASAP start available
  • Working within an 8‑surgery practice
  • Mixed patient base including NHS, private, and plan patients
  • Treating children and families
  • Dental software: SOE / Exact

Working Hours

  • Monday – Wednesday: 08:15 – 17:45
  • Thursday: 08:45 – 19:15
  • Friday: 08:15 – 13:15

Key Responsibilities

  • Chairside assistance across routine dental procedures
  • Preparing and maintaining surgeries before and after patients
  • Ensuring high standards of infection control and decontamination
  • Supporting clinicians to deliver safe and efficient patient care
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records and confidentiality
  • Providing a calm, professional, and patient‑focused experience
  • Working collaboratively as part of a wider dental team

Experience & Requirements

  • GDC registration required
  • 1–3 years’ experience as a Dental Nurse
  • Confident working in a busy practice environment
  • Reliable, organised, and patient‑focused
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Salary

  • £14.50 per hour

Compliance

  • UK Right‑to‑Work required
  • Standard DBS required

Interested?

Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence. A Tempdent consultant will guide you through the next steps.

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Shift Pattern

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Am I eligible for the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship?

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are 16 or older.
  • Live in England and have the right to work in the UK.
  • Are not currently in full-time education.
  • Meet residency requirements (usually having lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years).
  • Do not already hold a qualification at the same level or higher in a related subject.

Requirements

Skills

Customer Care Skills, Teamworking, Communication Skills Professionalism

Qualifications

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Additional Information

Training

Employer

Smile Dental Care Aberdeen is a large, established dental practice based in Aberdeen (AB10), operating from an 8‑surgery site. The practice provides care to a broad patient base, including NHS, private, and plan patients, and treats children and families alongside adult patients.

The practice runs a busy, structured clinic environment, using SOE / Exact dental software, and offers consistent working patterns across the week. This is a well‑organised, high‑volume setting suited to clinicians who are confident working as part of a wider team.