First Agency Direct

First Agency Direct is a dental staffing agency that places locum nurses and front-desk staff into dental practices. It is based in Swindon and, after expanding nationally in 2022, takes bookings from practices around the country. It covers both short gaps and longer absences, whether planned or sudden.

Services

• Agency dental nurses: qualified nurses booked to cover absences in surgery.
• Specialist dental nurses: cover for roles that need extra training.
• Dental receptionists: reception staff supplied on a locum basis.
• Weekend cover: a pool of weekend-only nurses for sessions outside the working week.
• Permanent recruitment: a separate recruitment arm for practices hiring a permanent team member.

Clients

The agency serves dental practices of every size, from NHS surgeries to fully private clinics. Its recruiters match candidates to each booking and keep a database of registered professionals ready to take jobs at short notice.

Key facts

• Based in: Swindon, England
• Coverage: nationwide since a 2022 expansion
• Staff types: dental nurses, specialist dental nurses, dental receptionists