Locum Dental Nurse Jobs in York & Surrounding Areas
Guaranteed Hours & Flexible Locum Dental Nurse Opportunities – York
Looking for Locum Dental Nurse work in York and the surrounding area with the flexibility of locum work and the option of greater financial security?
S4S Locum Team is recruiting Dental Nurses for full-time and part-time locum opportunities across York and surrounding areas, with Guaranteed Hours options also available for nurses who would prefer more predictable income.
Whether you’re looking for regular full-time locum work, flexible part-time shifts or the security of an agreed Guaranteed Hours arrangement, we’ll talk through what you’re looking for and help you find the option that suits you best.
Our aim is to make locum work feel properly supported — with fair shift allocation, PAYE, competitive pay, development opportunities and a team that gets to know the people who work with us.
About the role
As a Locum Dental Nurse with S4S Locum Team, you’ll work across a range of dental practices in York and surrounding areas, supporting teams with planned and short-notice cover while bringing your experience, professionalism and adaptability into different practice environments.
You can choose the type of working arrangement that best suits you. We’re currently recruiting for full-time and part-time locum work, alongside Guaranteed Hours opportunities for nurses who want additional income security.
If you join us on a Guaranteed Hours arrangement, you’ll agree to be available for a set number of days each week and receive a guaranteed minimum level of monthly pay based on that agreed weekly commitment.
What you’ll get
Full-time and part-time locum opportunities
Guaranteed Hours options where suitable
£17.25–£20.25 per hour PAYE, depending on the type of shift you work
Higher rates within this range for same-day, weekend and specialist nursing shifts
PAYE, with tax and National Insurance handled through payroll
Funded CPD and development opportunities
Fair and considered shift allocation
Support from the S4S Locum Team throughout your bookings
Use of the S4S Locum Team app to manage availability, bookings and timesheets
Recognition through Nurse of the Month, Nurse of the Year and Ambassador opportunities
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for experienced Dental Nurses who are comfortable working across different practices and enjoy the variety that comes with locum work.
You’ll need to be:
GDC-registered as a Dental Nurse
Qualified with relevant chairside experience
Reliable, professional and confident adapting to different practice environments
Happy to travel across York and surrounding areas
Comfortable communicating with different teams and representing S4S Locum Team professionally
Able to provide the documentation required to complete our thorough onboarding and compliance process
We’ll always aim to keep bookings as local and practical as possible, based on where you live and the travel preferences you give us.
Could you become an S4S Ambassador?
For nurses who consistently stand out, there may also be the opportunity to become an S4S Locum Team Ambassador.
Our Ambassadors play an important role in representing S4S Locum Team in dental practices, supporting our wider locum community and helping us build stronger relationships across the areas we serve.
It’s an opportunity to become more involved in the business, contribute beyond your individual shifts and be recognised for the standard of work you deliver.
Ready to join S4S Locum Team?
If you’re looking for Locum Dental Nurse work in York or the surrounding area, send us your CV and a member of our recruitment team will get in touch for a proper conversation about your experience, availability and what you’re looking for.
Whether you’re interested in full-time locum work, flexible part-time shifts or a Guaranteed Hours opportunity, we’ll talk you through the options currently available and see what works best for both you and S4S Locum Team.
Posted: 8 October 2026