Leinster

Dental jobs in Dublin.

Dental access pressures span community dental services, special care dentistry, hospital maxillofacial teams and NHS practices, with nurses and hygienists as hard to source as clinicians. Actionus supplies GDC-registered dentists, dental nurses, hygienists and therapists for locum, contract and permanent work.

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Hiring in Dublin

What the Dublin market looks like.

Dublin holds the greatest concentration of acute, tertiary and voluntary hospitals in Ireland, alongside a large private sector. Irish roles require registration with the relevant Irish regulator such as CORU, NMBI or the Medical Council rather than a UK body.

Major employers in Leinster

  • Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin services
  • St James's Hospital
  • Beaumont Hospital
  • Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Also covering

Dun Laoghaire · Swords · Tallaght · Blanchardstown · Bray · Drogheda

Typical settings

  • Community dental services
  • Hospital oral and maxillofacial units
  • NHS and private dental practices
  • Special care dentistry

Common specialities

  • General dentistry
  • Dental nursing
  • Dental hygiene and therapy
  • Special care dentistry
  • Oral surgery
  • Paediatric dentistry

Questions

Dental work in Dublin, answered.

What dental jobs are available in Dublin?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent dental roles across Dublin and the wider Leinster area, including community dental services, hospital oral and maxillofacial units, nhs and private dental practices. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire dental professionals in Dublin?
Major healthcare employers in and around Dublin include Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin services, St James's Hospital, Beaumont Hospital, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a dental professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Dublin?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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