Temp Dental Hygienist – Multiple locations (Midlands and Home Counties)

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Dental Hygienists to join busy, well-established practices across Northampton, Nottingham, Leicester, Hertfordshire, Luton, and Bedfordshire.

Posted11/08/2026
Location
Multiple locations
Job Type
temporary
Salary
£40.00 to £50.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours
Flexible part-time/Full-time hours available

About the role

We are looking for passionate and professional Dental Hygienists to join a network of busy, established practices across Northampton, Nottingham, Leicester, Hertfordshire, Luton, and Bedfordshire.

You’ll work alongside friendly and supportive clinicians, providing outstanding preventative dental care and periodontal treatments to loyal, well-maintained patient lists. Flexible working options are available, allowing you to choose the shifts and days that best fit your schedule.

For practices across:
Northampton, Nottingham, Leicester, Hertfordshire, Luton, and Bedfordshire.

The role:

  • The Tempdent Locum Agency are seeking a qualified Dental Hygienist available to work at the above locations. 
  • Monday to Friday shift availability 
  • Extra pay for weekend shifts 
  • Automated weekly pay
  • FREE online CPD

 

The ideal candidate

Requirements:

  • Essential: Active GDC registration.
  • Experience: Experience working as a Dental Hygienist in the UK is essential.
  • Software: Experience with major dental software systems including SOE, R4, Pearl is preferable. 
  • Compliance: You must be able to provide/obtain documentation including a DBS check, Hepatitis B immunisation records, professional indemnity, and valid ID. Note: We are happy to provide guidance and assistance if you need help getting these documents ready.
  • Soft skills: Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach. 

Why join us?

We pride ourselves on putting our Locum professionals first with a seamless, stress-free agency experience.

  • Total flexibility: Choose full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc shifts to suit your lifestyle. 
  • Competitive pay: Starting from £40.00/h (DOE), with enhanced pay for weekend shifts.
  • Reliable payroll: Weekly, automated payments, no more waiting or chasing invoices.
  • Professional growth: FREE online CPD provided to keep your skills and registration up to date.
  • Variety: Gain exposure to different practice management software, workflows, and clinical teams.
  • Career balance: Perfect for those seeking a full-time “locum” lifestyle or those simply wanting to pick up extra shifts on their days off.

As part of Tempdent’s SafeHire promise, thorough compliance checks will be carried out which will include, DBS, Hepatitis Immunisations, Indemnity, ID (Passports), GDC certificate & References. Assistance can be given, should you not have any of the above documents.