Actionus

Berkshire

Dental jobs in Reading.

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 Reading

What the Reading market looks like.

Berkshire's Thames Valley providers compete for staff with London employers, which keeps demand steady across acute, community and mental health services. Fast rail into Paddington means many candidates weigh local assignments against central London work.

Major employers in Berkshire

  • —Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Slough · Bracknell · Basingstoke · Wokingham · High Wycombe · Newbury

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

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Questions

Dental work in Reading, answered.

What dental jobs are available in Reading?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent dental roles across Reading and the wider Berkshire 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 Reading?
Major healthcare employers in and around Reading include Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 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 Reading?
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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