Lothian

Dental jobs in Edinburgh.

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 Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

  • NHS Lothian
  • Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  • Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
  • NHS Fife

Also covering

Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy

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 Edinburgh, answered.

What dental jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent dental roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian 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 Edinburgh?
Major healthcare employers in and around Edinburgh include NHS Lothian, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, NHS Fife, 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 Edinburgh?
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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