Ministry of Defence; MOD Dentist

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The closing date is 28 January 2026

Are you looking to work in a modern, patient‑focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development? At Defence Primary Healthcare, we are intent on providing an excellent service in a friendly and encouraging environment.

When it comes to delivering outstanding patient care, our motivated Ministry of Defence (MOD) Dentists make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at dental centre Wattisham and get ready to make a positive impact!

This part‑time role offers 22.5 hours per week which will consist of 3 days out of Monday 08:00‑16:30;
Tuesday 08:00‑16:30;
Wednesday 08:00‑16:30, Thursday 08:00‑16:30 and all requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually.

Benefits Include

You will feel valued as a Dentist within DPHC, receiving access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits including:

• General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
• Paid Annual Leave (Pro Rata for part time)
• Access to Civil Service pension scheme
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• On‑site shop
• Free parking

Inspect personnel for whom they are responsible at intervals in line with The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines and provide follow‑up treatment as required.

Provide an occupational oral health assessment, being fully conversant with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Dental Fitness categorisation and dental input into the Joint Medical Employment Standard for Service personnel.

Ensure surgery management, documentation including consumable stores, the safe custody of personal sensitive data and the maintenance of equipment is always kept to a high standard.

Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.

Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants, and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us.

Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision‑making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 distinct roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.

If you’ve ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let’s see where your future will take you, together.

The aim is to maximise the deployability of the population at risk for whom they are responsible. This is to be achieved whilst complying with General Dental Council standards, Defence policies (e.g., Joint Service Publications 950), Defence Primary Healthcare Standard Operating Procedures and single Service regulations.

It is important that you read the attached job description and person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian MOD Dentist within DPHC.

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the Final date to receive applications. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV application, once copied and pasted onto your application. Ensure you prove that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and…