Dental Nurse

Locum dental nurse post on an eight-week assignment with the Ministry of Defence, supplied by Military Medical Personnel and based at RAF Waddington Dental Centre. The work centres on clinical support, sterilising instruments, processing radiographs and keeping patient and prosthetic records. The role is for treating service personnel and carries 37.5 hours a week. Fit depends on current GDC registration, and MMP cannot sponsor work visas.

• Assist with clinical duties, including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system and processing radiographs
• Manage patient appointments and dental records
• Document dental prosthetic appliances properly
• Follow infection control procedures and Health and Safety policies
• Assist in the central sterilisation area as required
• Ensure compliance with GDC standards and current legislation

• Current emergency and resuscitation certification
• Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3 certification
• Relevant CPD, such as medical emergencies, safeguarding and radiography

• Full registration with the General Dental Council
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation

• At least 2 clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months

• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access NI certificate
• Existing right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restriction on hours

• Health clearance for exposure prone procedures (tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV)

• Previous Ministry of Defence experience
• Dental nurse qualification

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
• Free uniforms, if required
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned experienced consultant who supports you through application and assignment