Dental Hygienist – Sudbury, Suffolk
£40+ per hour | Fixed-Term Contract | Flexible Working Arrangements
April 2027 Start | Initial 6–9 Month Contract
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a GDC-registered Dental Hygienist to join a mixed dental practice in Sudbury, Suffolk, on a fixed-term basis from April 2027.
Offering £40+ per hour, guaranteed hourly payment regardless of patient attendance and dedicated Dental Nurse support throughout, this position provides an attractive combination of financial certainty and clinical support.
The practice is open to discussing working days and hours, making this a particularly appealing opportunity for a Hygienist seeking a flexible temporary position.
What Makes This Role Stand Out?
- £40+ per hour – competitive hourly remuneration.
- Guaranteed hourly payment – paid whether patients attend or fail to attend.
- Dedicated nursing support – a Dental Nurse will always be available to support you.
- Flexible working arrangements – alternative days and hours can be discussed.
- 30-minute appointments – a straightforward, hygiene-focused appointment structure.
- Fixed-term contract – approximately 6–9 months.
- Staff parking available at the practice.
The Practice & Clinical Setup
You'll be joining a three-surgery mixed dental practice using Dentally software.
The role will focus on delivering hygiene care and supporting patients with their ongoing oral health and preventative dental needs.
Clinical Setup
- Dedicated hygiene appointments.
- 30-minute patient slots.
- A Dental Nurse supporting you at all times.
- General dentistry and hygiene services.
- Dentally practice management software.
- Three-surgery clinical environment.
The consistent nursing support means you can concentrate on your clinical responsibilities and patient care without having to manage the appointment independently.
Working Pattern – Flexibility Available
The current proposed schedule is:
- Monday: 9:00am–5:30pm
- Thursday: 8:00am–5:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am–12:30pm
The practice is flexible and happy to discuss alternative working days and hours with suitable applicants.
Salary & Payment Structure
The position offers £40+ per hour, paid on an hourly basis rather than being dependent on the number of patients seen.
Importantly:
- Your agreed hourly rate is paid whether a patient attends or does not attend.
- Payment is not dependent on maintaining a fully booked appointment book.
- You benefit from consistent hourly remuneration throughout your agreed working hours.
This provides greater income certainty than payment arrangements based solely on patient attendance.
Who Would Suit This Position?
The practice is looking for a Hygienist who is:
- Fully GDC registered.
- Reliable and professional.
- Confident delivering hygiene treatments independently.
- Patient‑focused, with a strong understanding of preventative dental care.
- Comfortable working within a mixed NHS and private practice environment.
Contract Overview
- Position: Dental Hygienist
- Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
- Contract: Fixed-term, approximately 6–9 months
- Start date: April 2027
- Practice type: Mixed
- Rate: £40+ per hour
- Software: Dentally
- Surgeries: Three
- Parking: Staff parking available
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