MOD Dentist

MOD Dentist

The closing date is 21 January 2026.

Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) is an inclusive organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care to our entitled personnel. We are looking for a professional and patient‑focused Dentist to join our Dental Centre at RAF Coningsby, Lincoln.

The role is full‑time (37 hours per week). Part‑time applicants are considered for a job‑share arrangement that covers the full‑time hours.

Key benefits include:

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive and diverse working culture
• Civil Service pension scheme
• Free parking
• Gym access
• On‑site shop

Note:

The Department is reviewing all pay‑related allowances, which may affect the post’s offered allowances.

The aim is to maximise the deployability of the Population at Risk (PAR) for whom you are responsible, while complying with General Dental Council standards, Defence policies, Defence Primary Healthcare SOPs and single Service regulations.

DPHC is part of the Ministry of Defence, working with a whole‑force of regular and reserve military, civil servants and contractors across 650 sites worldwide. We aim to deliver integrated care, support career development, and offer flexible working and strong parental leave policies.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting personnel for whom you are responsible at intervals according to NICE guidelines and providing follow‑up treatment.
• Providing occupational oral health assessments, maintaining knowledge of NATO Dental Fitness categorisation and contributing to joint medical standards.
• Recording contemporaneous notes on integrated electronic health‑care records for all episodes of care.
• Managing surgical duties, documentation, consumable stores, safe custody of sensitive data, and equipment maintenance to a high standard.
• Referring personnel to specialist practitioners, consultants or enhanced practitioners as appropriate.

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

At the application stage you will be assessed against the following:

CV – Demonstrate required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships. Remove personal details before submission.

At the interview stage you will be assessed against the following:

• NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
• NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
• NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
• NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
• NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
• NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

The interview may include direct questions and clinical scenario‑based questions. The sift will conclude within 10 working days of the Final date to receive applications.

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation in the last five years? Respond with Yes or No.

• Registration as a Dentist with the General Dental Council (GDC). Provide your membership registration number; applications will not progress without a valid number.

• Maintain evidence of clinical currency by undertaking operative primary dental care – minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.

• Foundation Dentist Training completed (or qualified before foundation training became compulsory).
• OR evidence of adequate current clinical experience to practice independently (UK or overseas).

This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Applicants must meet the security check level required. Hepatitis B serology evidence is required.

Probation: 6‑month period for new Civil Service employees, subject to business needs.

The post does not offer relocation expenses. Non‑standard move applicants may be eligible for the full package subject to eligibility.

This role does not meet the UK points‑based visa sponsorship criteria, so it is not open to applicants requiring visa sponsorship.

Salary: £60,188 to £99,410 per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time).