Locum Dental Nurse

Flourish; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing assignments

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Flourish Medical is seeking an experienced Locum Dental Nurse to support a range of friendly dental practices across Nottingham and surrounding areas. You will join supportive teams, enjoy flexible locum shifts, and gain experience across NHS, mixed, and private practices.

UK dental nursing experience is essential; you must be GDC registered and eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. Flexible shifts and ongoing assignments are offered with dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Dental Nurse with current GDC registration.
• Recent UK dental nursing experience.
• Strong infection control, decontamination and CQC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during treatments.
• Prepare and sterilise treatment rooms and instruments.
• Maintain infection control and decontamination protocols.
• Support and reassure patients throughout visits.
• Update and maintain clinical notes accurately.
• Work closely with the practice team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

GDC registered

UK experience

Infection control

Dental software SOE/R4

Tools

SOE

R4

Job description

Flourish Medicalis currently seeking experiencedLocum Dental Nursesto support a range of friendly, well-established dental practices acrossNottinghamand surrounding areas, includingBeeston, Arnold, Hucknall and Bingham.

This role is perfect for Dental Nurses who enjoy flexible working, reliable locum shifts, and the opportunity to gain experience across NHS, mixed, and private practices. You'll be joining friendly, supportive teams while keeping the freedom to choose when and where you work.

Whether you want to fill gaps in your schedule or take on full-time locum work, this position offers variety, stability, and hands-on experience across a wide range of clinical settings throughout theNottinghamarea.

Please note: Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible. UK dental nursing experience is essential, and you must be fully qualified and registered with the GDC.

Working with Flourish Medical as a Locum Dental Nurse offers you:

• £18 per hour competitive locum rate - equates to £33,696 per annum based on 36 hours
• Flexible shifts to fit around your schedule.
• Ongoing assignments across multiple practices in and around Nottingham
• Dedicated consultant support specialising in dental recruitment
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Opportunities to expand your experience across different practice environments.

Required Skills & Experience for this Locum Dental Nurse:

• Be a fully qualified Dental Nurse with current GDC registration.
• Have recent UK dental nursing experience.
• Knowledge of dental software systems (e.g. SOE, R4 or similar)
• Be confident working chairside in a busy clinical environment.
• Have a strong knowledge of infection control, decontamination, and CQC standards.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS and valid indemnity insurance.

Please note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

As a Locum Dental Nurse, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting dentists chairside during a range of treatments
• Preparing treatment rooms and ensuring all instruments are ready and sterilised.
• Maintaining strict infection control and decontamination protocols
• Supporting and reassuring patients throughout their visit
• Accurately updating and maintaining clinical notes
• Working closely with the wider practice team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Assignments are available acrossNottinghamand surrounding towns. Most practices are easily accessible by car or public transport, making this an ideal locum opportunity for Dental Nurses living locally or elsewhere inNottingham

If you're an experienced, dependable Dental Nurse looking for flexible locum work in theNottinghamarea, we'd love to hear from you.

Flourish Medical is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. Flourish Medical is acting as an employment business for temporary roles and an employment agency for permanent roles.

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