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Become a Dental Agency Nurse with First Agency Direct Ltd

Not locum. Not self-employed. Proper PAYE. Proper support. Proper pay.

Are you a dental nurse who loves variety, flexibility, and being appreciated for the work you do?
Welcome to First Agency Direct Ltd – a well-established, nationwide Dental Nurse Agency that genuinely looks after its nurses.

We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for reliable, caring, motivated dental nurses to join our books as Dental Agency Nurses.

What makes us different?

Let’s clear this up straight away:

• We are NOT a locum or self-employed agency
• All our nurses are PAYE employees
• You get all the benefits that come with employment

You’re part of a team, not just a name on a spreadsheet.

The Reality of Agency Life (Honest & Transparent)

The first 6 weeks are about bedding in:

• Building your diary
• Getting to know practices
• Building rapport and trust

Then before you know it…
You’re fully booked with repeat requests
Practices ask for you by name

Our dedicated bookings coordinators work hard to keep you busy – each area has its own coordinator who knows you and your availability.
We’ll do our bit… and we need you to do yours too.

What We Expect From Our Dental Agency Nurses

You represent First Agency Direct Ltd, so high standards matter.

We’re looking for nurses who:

• Are reliable and punctual
• Are willing to travel (it’s part of agency life!)
• Communicate kindly and professionally with our bookings team and clients
• Turn up on time and get stuck in
• Are non-judgemental when practices are under pressure due to staff shortages
• Can adapt quickly and become part of the practice team for the day

You’re there to help, support, and save the day!!!

The Best-Paying PAYE Dental Nurse Agency

We’re proud of our rates – and we pay properly.

Rates of Pay:

• General Dental Nursing: £20 per hour
• Specialist Dental Nursing: £22 per hour
• Weekends & Bank Holidays: £27 per hour

Plus:

• Mileage paid (45p per mile)
• GDC registration reimbursed
• Medical indemnity paid
• Core CPD provided and paid for

Benefits You’ll Actually Care About

• PAYE employed contracts – no tax headaches
• Zero-hours contracts with flexibility (minimum 3 weekdays per week)
• Medical and Dental Insurance provided with Vitality healthcare.
• Full-time & part-time options
• Bookings made in advance
• Uniform provided
• DBS arranged
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• £30 Birthday vouchers
• £30 Christmas vouchers
• Core CPD covered:
• CPR & Medical Emergencies
• Cross Infection
• Safeguarding Adults & Children (Levels 1 & 2)

Requirements

• Valid GDC registration
• Medical Indemnity
• Hep B Titre levels blood test results showing levels of immunity
• UK Dental Nursing qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel
• Right to work in the UK
• Up-to-date mandatory CPD

Why Join First Agency Direct Ltd?

We’re a friendly, supportive, hardworking agency with an energised and motivated workforce.
We value our nurses, we back you, and we pay you properly.

Many of our agency nurses are later offered permanent roles by practices – so this can also be a fantastic stepping stone for your career.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £20.00-£27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work a Minimum of 3 Weekdays.

Licence/Certification:

• GDC (required)
• Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (required)

Work Location: Remote