AuraLocum

UK dental locum marketplace

Fill dental shifts fast with verified locum nurses

AuraLocum is a real-time dispatch platform for UK dental practices and locum nurses. Post a shift, review matched candidates by distance and skills, and notify nurses instantly — with clear all-in pricing before you book.

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Not sure where to start? Read our user guides for practices and nurses, or see transparent practice pricing.

Shift posted

Saturday · 09:00 – 17:30

3 matched nurses within 12 miles

15 min

Average match time

4.5 hr+

Minimum shift length

30 mi

Smart radius matching

Intelligent matching by distance, availability, and conflicts

How AuraLocum works

One platform, two experiences — built for the way UK dental practices and locum nurses actually work.

For dental practices

  1. 1

    Post a shift with date and hours

    Choose your practice, pick the shift date, and set start and end times. AuraLocum validates duration and availability rules automatically.

  2. 2

    Review matched nurses nearby

    See nurses ranked by travel distance with skills, GDC details, compliance status, reviews, and a transparent shift cost estimate.

  3. 3

    Notify and fill the shift

    Select the nurses you want to reach, send offers in one click, and track acceptance in real time until the shift is filled.

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For locum nurses

  1. 1

    Build your locum profile once

    Add your postcode, travel radius, software fluency, clinical competencies, and expected rate so practices can find the right fit.

  2. 2

    Receive live shift offers

    When a practice posts a shift that matches your location, availability, and profile, offers appear on your nurse dashboard instantly.

  3. 3

    Accept shifts that suit you

    Review practice details, shift times, and distance — then accept the offer that works for your schedule.

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Practice pricing

£2/hr platform fee. No surprises.

Practices see locum pay, platform fee, and mileage in every estimate before sending an offer. You only pay after a shift is worked and approved.

See full pricing & example

Example · 8 hr shift

Nurse at £22/hr

Locum pay£176
Platform fee (£2/hr)£16
Mileage (round trip)£7.2
Total estimate£199.2

Same breakdown shown in your dashboard when comparing matched nurses.

User guides

Step-by-step help for your role

Friendly guides with diagrams and screen previews — written for practice managers and locum nurses, not developers.

Guide for dental practices

Post cover, review matched nurses, send requests, manage bookings, timesheets, and payments.

9 min read

Guide for locum nurses

Set up your profile, receive offers, manage your diary, submit timesheets, and get paid.

8 min read
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Why practices and nurses choose AuraLocum

Replace slow phone chains and passive job boards with a dispatch engine designed for UK dental locum work.

Real-time matching, not waiting lists

Shifts are matched on travel radius, day availability, and calendar conflicts — so you see relevant nurses immediately.

Transparent all-in pricing

Practices see shift fees and mileage allowance upfront. No surprise line items when comparing candidates.

Verified professional profiles

GDC numbers link to the official register. Compliance checks and skills are visible before you notify a nurse.

Built for UK dental workflows

Software fluency tags, clinical competencies, and quarter-hour shift times reflect how practices actually operate.

Mobile-first for nurses

Nurses manage offers and profile details from a PWA-friendly dashboard designed for life on the move.

Desktop-first for practice teams

Practice admins get a clear overview, shift posting, match results, and nurse profiles in a focused desktop layout.

Frequently asked questions

Answers for dental practices and locum nurses using AuraLocum.

Dental practices

How quickly can I find a locum nurse?+

When you post a shift, AuraLocum runs matching layers immediately — travel radius, nurse availability for that day, and calendar conflicts. Matched nurses appear on your results page straight away so you can notify them without delay.

What does the estimated shift cost include?+

The estimate shows locum pay for booked hours, AuraLocum's platform fee (£2/hr), VAT on that fee when applicable, and round-trip mileage allowance. See our pricing page for a worked example before you post cover.

Can I choose which nurses to notify?+

Yes. Matching is automatic, but notification is manual. You review profiles, skills, reviews, and pricing — then notify the nurses you want to reach.

Do I need multiple practices on one account?+

Practice admins can switch between practices from the dashboard, post shifts for each location, and manage match results per practice.

Locum nurses

How do I receive shift offers?+

Complete your profile with postcode, travel radius, availability, and skills. When a practice posts a matching shift and notifies you, the offer appears on your nurse dashboard in real time.

What should I add to my profile?+

Add software fluency, clinical competencies, your expected hourly rate, available days, and travel radius. A complete profile helps practices trust your fit before they send an offer.

Can I accept shifts from my phone?+

Yes. The nurse dashboard is mobile-first so you can review live offers, accept shifts, and keep your profile up to date on the go.

How are compliance checks handled?+

AuraLocum displays verification status for right to work, DBS, indemnity, and immunisations on your profile. Documents are reviewed as part of platform onboarding.

Ready to modernise your dental locum workflow?

Join AuraLocum as a practice or locum nurse and start matching shifts with clarity, speed, and confidence.

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