Dental Nurses - Start Your Locum Journey

Flexible. Rewarding. On Your Terms.

Earn up to £35 per hour while enjoying the freedom to choose when and where you work - all with dedicated support from a team that's with you every step of the way.


Locum dental nurse opportunities available across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Where You Can Work


Why This Matters

Work closer to home or explore new locations

Gain experience in different clinical settings

Build strong professional connections across the region

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Why Chose Us.

Earn Up to £35 per Hour

We offer some of the highest locum rates in the industry, so your skills are valued and rewarded like never before.

Flexible Working Hours

We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our locum opportunities allow you to choose shifts that suit your schedule, giving you more control over your career and personal life.

Recognition & Respect

We know dental nurses are the backbone of any practice. With SML Locum, your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

Exclusive Opportunities

We provide placements that aren’t available anywhere else. Our strong relationships with practices mean we can offer you the best shifts and locations first.

Your Questions, Answered

  • SML Locum provides flexible locum opportunities for qualified dental nurses across a range of practices. Whether you’re looking for short-term cover, last minute shifts, or regular placements, we connect you with reliable practices.

  • Getting started is simple. Register your interest using our online form and we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, including compliance checks and availability setup. Once you’re approved, you’ll begin receiving shift opportunities that fit your schedule and location.

  • At SML Locum, we focus on supporting dental nurses personally and professionally. We offer flexible working options, competitive pay rates, responsive communication, and placements suited to your preferences. Our goal is to make locum work straightforward, rewarding, and stress free while helping practices access dependable support when they need it most.

  • You can contact SML Locum through our website contact form or email. We aim to respond quickly and are always happy to answer questions about registration, availability, or upcoming opportunities.

  • There is no cost for dental nurses to register with SML Locum. We work directly with practices to arrange placements and confirm agreed shift rates in advance, so you always know what to expect before accepting a booking. We offer competitive pay rates, with opportunities to earn up to £35 per hour depending on the shift location, experience, and requirements.

  • Working with SML Locum means flexibility, clear communication, and constant support throughout your locum journey. We take the time to understand your preferences and aim to match you with welcoming practices where you can feel confident and valued. Many of our nurses appreciate the freedom to choose when and where they work while staying connected to consistent opportunities.

Onboarding a locum dental nurse for work in Hertfordshire clinics

5 stars by 30 Dental Professionals

“SML Locum has made finding work so much easier. The shifts are consistent, and I’ve been placed in really welcoming practices. The team is always quick to respond and very organised.”

Chloe Bennett, Dental Nurse, Luton

“I love the flexibility SML Locum offers. I can choose shifts that fit around my schedule, and the communication is always clear. It’s taken the stress out of finding reliable work.”

Lauren Hughes, Dental Nurse, Hemel Hempstead

“Really professional service. From the start, the onboarding process was smooth, and I started getting shifts very quickly. The practices I’ve worked in have all been great, and I always feel supported.”

Danielle Singh, Dental Nurse, Aylesbury