Dental Practitioner

This is a 25-week locum dentist post placed by Military Medical Personnel for the Ministry of Defence at HMS Raleigh Dental Centre. The work is full-scope dental treatment for service personnel, delivered alone or alongside the Senior Dental Officer, to meet dental fitness targets. The role runs to 23.25 hours a week, with at least 6.5 hours a day set aside for direct patient contact across two sessions.

Candidates must hold unrestricted GDC registration, and MMP cannot sponsor work visas.

• Provide a full range of dental treatment to maintain the oral health of personnel in your care
• Work independently or assist the Senior Dental Officer to meet dental fitness targets for all entitled personnel, per the SG Policy and Standards Document
• Set aside at least 6.5 hours a day in two sessions for direct patient contact
• Record all treatment on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents
• Undertake related general administrative duties where required

• Completed Foundation Training in Dentistry in the UK, or at least 12 months full-time postgraduate primary dental care experience, or qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council without restrictions
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation

• Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months, per JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4

• GDC-recommended CPD covering medical emergencies, safeguarding, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection
• Trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures, practised and tested at least annually to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1

• Additional health clearance for exposure prone procedures (tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV)
• In-date safeguarding certification for children and young people and for adults, up to and including Level 3
• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate
• Right to work in the UK already held, with no restrictions on hours

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
• Generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
• Free uniforms if required
• Free mandatory training
• An experienced consultant assigned to support you through application and assignment