Temporary / Locum Dental Hygienist – Altrincham, Greater Manchester – Indeed

JOB OVERVIEW

Date Posted: 19 September 2025
Closing Date: 19 October 2025
Employment Type: Temporary / Locum
Hourly/Day Rate: £32 – £45 per hour (depending on experience and contract length)

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Locum Dental Hygienist to provide temporary cover at a busy dental practice in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. This role is perfect for clinicians who value flexible schedules, competitive hourly rates, and the chance to work with different teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine hygiene treatments such as scaling, polishing, and periodontal therapy.
• Provide preventive oral health advice and patient education.
• Keep accurate and compliant notes in line with GDC requirements.
• Support the practice during periods of high demand or staff absence.
• Adapt quickly to new practice systems and working environments.

Requirements

• Current GDC registration.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• CPD portfolio up to date.
• Ability to integrate into different teams with ease.

Desirable: Previous experience in locum or temporary dental roles.

Benefits

• Attractive hourly rate of £32 – £45 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability.
• Opportunities for repeat bookings and ongoing locum work.
• Supportive and professional practice team.
• Easy, direct application process.

Candidate Attraction Note

This locum position is listed on Indeed, LinkedIn, NHS Jobs, Reed, Totaljobs, Glassdoor, CV-Library, Jooble, and Monster UK, but candidates who apply directly here receive quicker responses and no agency delays.

👉 How to Apply: Submit your CV today to secure locum hygienist work in Altrincham.