Dental Nurse

Job Details

Flourish Medical is currently seeking experienced Locum Dental Nurses to support a range of friendly, well-established dental practices across Leicester and surrounding areas, including Oadby, Wigston, Glenfield, Braunstone, and Thurmaston.

This opportunity is ideal for Dental Nurses who value flexible working patterns, regular locum shifts, and the chance to broaden their experience across NHS, mixed, and private practices. You’ll be stepping into supportive teams while maintaining the freedom to choose when and where you work.

Whether you’re looking to fill gaps in your schedule or prefer full-time locum work, this role offers variety, stability, and exposure to different clinical environments across the Leicester region.

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 Burton upon Trent

· 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 across Leicester and surrounding towns such as Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wingston, Oadby and the wider area . Most practices are easily accessible by car and public transport, making this an ideal locum opportunity for Dental Nurses living locally or in nearby Leicestershire areas.

If you’re an experienced and dependable Dental Nurse looking for flexible locum work in the Leicester area, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to register your interest and discuss upcoming shifts that suit your schedule.

The legal bit

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.