MOD Dentist

MOD Dentist

Closing date: 28 January 2026

Join Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) and work in a modern, patient‑focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development. DPHC provides excellent services in a friendly and encouraging environment.

This permanent part‑time position offers 21 hours per week:
Wednesday 8 h, Thursday 8 h, Friday 5 h. The salary is pro‑rate to the hours worked.

• Free parking
• On‑site low‑cost gym
• On‑site shop and restaurant facilities
• On‑site education facilities
• Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Note:

A review of pay‑related allowances may affect current post allowances.

As a MOD Dentist you will maximize the deployability of the Population at Risk by delivering high‑quality dental care and maintaining operational fitness of service personnel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing occupational oral health assessments
• Ensuring dental fitness to NATO standards and contributing to the Joint Medical Employment Standard for service personnel
• Maintaining confidentiality in line with the General Dental Council (GDC) and the 8 Caldicott principles
• Managing surgery, record keeping, consumables, and equipment to a high standard

• Full registration with the GDC without conditions (provide registration number)
• Proven clinical currency: minimum 2 operative primary dental sessions per week over the last 15 months
• Completion of Foundation Dentist Training or equivalent independent practice experience in the UK or abroad
• Membership in the relevant professional body (e.g., Royal Dental Hospital of London)

• Experience in a fast‑paced, patient‑focused environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of patient care

• Sift: within 10 working days of the closing date, based on CV application
• Interview: date to be confirmed; assessment against NHS core (communication, people development, health & safety, service improvement, quality, equality & diversity)
• No reimbursement for interview travel expenses

Applicants must meet security requirements and provide evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B (serology levels). Work experience may include line‑management responsibilities. The position does not offer relocation expenses. Visa sponsorship is not available; this role is not open to sponsors under the points‑based