Locum Dentist

Flourish Medical is recruiting a Locum Dentist to join a group of high-performing NHS and mixed practices across the Bedfordshire region. This role is ideal for a GDC-registered clinician with an NHS Performer Number who values flexibility, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to work in a range of practice settings.

You’ll be placed in contemporary, well-equipped practices where you’ll join approachable teams and deliver NHS and private care to long-standing patient bases.

To apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK and have demonstrable experience practising dentistry within the UK. Applications not meeting these requirements will not be progressed.

• A choice of shifts that fit around your availability across Milton Keynes and nearby locations
• Daily earnings between £450 and £550
• Work environments equipped with up-to-date digital technology (such as scanners, digital imaging, and rotary endodontic systems)
• Welcoming teams offering hands‑on clinical and administrative support
• Reimbursement of travel expenses at selected site
• Freedom to make your own clinical decisions, including lab and material preferences
• The opportunity to rotate between NHS, private, and mixed practices for a varied workload

• Valid registration with the GDC
• NHS Performer Number (advantageous)
• At least 12 months’ experience working in UK dental practice
• Strong interpersonal skills with a patient‑centred approach
• Confidence across both NHS and private treatment delivery
• A flexible, dependable, and professional attitude

• Delivering a high standard of general dental care across NHS and private patients
• Maintaining and growing patient rapport and continuity of care
• Identifying private treatment opportunities and discussing suitable options with patients
• Providing restorative treatments such as crowns and retainers when required
• Keeping accurate and compliant patient records
• Working collaboratively within a supportive practice team

You’ll be working across a network of well‑established dental practices in Bedford and surrounding areas, all known for consistent patient demand and high standards of care. These clinics combine modern equipment with a stable workflow, making them well‑suited to locum dentists looking for both consistency and variety.

Nearby commuting areas include Kempston, Woburn, Flitwick, Rushden and surrounding towns.

Flourish Medical partners with dental practices nationwide, spanning NHS, mixed, and private sectors. We focus on connecting talented clinicians with opportunities where they can succeed, develop their skills, and enjoy long‑term career progression.

Flourish Medical Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary and locum staffing solutions within dentistry.