Hygienist (Maternity)

🦷 Dental Hygienist – Sudbury
£30 per hour | Fixed-Term Contract | Flexible Working Days | April 2027 Start

Are you a GDC-registered Dental Hygienist looking for a flexible opportunity within a friendly mixed dental practice?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Hygienist to join a three-surgery practice in Sudbury, Suffolk, on a fixed-term contract starting in April 2027.

Offering £30 per hour, paid for all contracted working time regardless of whether patients attend, this is an appealing opportunity for a reliable and patient-focused Hygienist looking for a temporary position with a degree of flexibility around working days and hours.

You'll be supported by a Dental Nurse throughout your appointments, with dedicated 30-minute appointment slots, allowing you to focus on delivering effective preventative and periodontal care.

The initial contract is expected to last between six and nine months, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a defined period of work or a temporary addition to their existing clinical commitments.

📍 The Opportunity

• Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
• Position: Dental Hygienist
• Contract: Fixed-term (FTC)
• Practice Type: Mixed
• Start Date: April 2027
• Contract Length: Approximately 6–9 months
• Hourly Rate: £30 per hour
• Payment: Paid hourly, whether patients attend or not
• Dental Software: Dentally
• Appointment Length: 30 minutes
• Nursing Support: Dental Nurse support provided throughout
• Practice Size: 3 surgeries
• Parking: Staff parking available

📅 Flexible Working Days & Hours

The practice has an existing requirement across Monday, Thursday and Friday morning, but there is flexibility around the days and hours for the right candidate.

Current proposed working pattern:

• Monday: 09:00–17:30
• Thursday: 08:00–17:00
• Friday: 08:00–12:30

The practice is open to discussing alternative working arrangements, so there may be scope to accommodate a Hygienist who has existing commitments or would prefer a slightly different schedule.

💷 Competitive

£30 Hourly Rate – Paid Regardless of Patient AttendanceOne of the key attractions of this opportunity is the straightforward hourly payment arrangement.

The practice is offering £30 per hour, with payment based on your contracted working hours rather than the number of patients who attend.

This means you'll be paid for your working time even if a patient does not attend their appointment.

For a Hygienist looking for greater certainty around earnings, this provides an attractive alternative to arrangements based solely on patient attendance or treatment revenue.

🦷 Your Clinical Role

You'll be joining a mixed dental practice providing general dentistry and hygiene services within a three-surgery environment.

Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute slots, with a Dental Nurse supporting you throughout your clinical sessions.

Your role will focus on delivering high-quality hygiene care, supporting patients with their oral health and working alongside the wider clinical team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional dental hygiene treatments.
• Supporting patients with preventative oral health care.
• Delivering appropriate oral hygiene advice and education.
• Helping patients maintain good periodontal health.
• Working collaboratively with the wider dental team.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Following relevant clinical governance and infection control procedures.
• Providing a positive and reassuring patient experience.

🤝 Dedicated Dental Nurse Support

You'll have a Dental Nurse supporting you throughout your appointments, helping ensure your clinical sessions run smoothly.

Combined with 30-minute appointment slots, this provides a structured working environment where you can concentrate on patient care and delivering your hygiene treatments.

✅ Who Are They Looking For?

The practice is looking for a reliable, professional and patient-focused Hygienist who can integrate well with the existing team.

Essential requirements:

• GDC registration as a Dental Hygienist.
• Reliable and dependable approach.
• Professional manner and commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively alongside the wider dental team.

The practice is particularly keen to find someone who can provide consistent hygiene care throughout the fixed-term period.

🌟 Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers a combination of flexibility, predictable hourly pay and a supportive clinical working arrangement.

Key attractions include:

• 💷 £30 per hour.
• 💰 Paid for contracted working time, whether patients attend or not.
• 📅 Flexible working days and hours.
• 🗓️ Monday, Thursday and Friday morning as the current proposed pattern.
• 📆 Fixed-term contract of approximately 6–9 months.
• 🦷 Dedicated 30-minute hygiene appointments.
• 🤝 Dental Nurse support throughout appointments.
• 💻 Dentally dental software.
• 🏥 Three-surgery mixed practice.
• 🚗 Staff parking available.
• 📍 Convenient opportunity based in Sudbury, Suffolk.
• 🗓️ April 2027 start.

📩 Interested in Finding Out More?

If you're a GDC-registered Dental Hygienist looking for a temporary opportunity from April 2027, this could be an excellent fit.

With a £30 hourly rate, payment regardless of patient attendance, Nurse support and flexibility around working days, it's a particularly appealing option for someone seeking a reliable fixed-term position.

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion and find out more about this Hygienist opportunity in Sudbury.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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