Job Summary
We are looking for a Locum Dental Practitioner/Locum Dentist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Raleigh Dental Centre, in Torpoint, Cornwall.
Pay Rates
- PAYE £48.68 per hour
- Self‑employed £55.98 per hour
Main Duties of the Job
- Work independently and provide a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health and undertake related general administrative duties to improve and maintain dental health and operational fitness of personnel.
- Assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO) when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets for all entitled personnel, as detailed in the SG Policy and Standards Document (P&SD).
- Ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in two sessions are set aside for direct patient contact.
- Ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents.
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £55.98 an hour
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 36 weeks
- Working pattern: Part‑time
- Reference number: Q0004-41790
- Job location: Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2PD, United Kingdom
Benefits
- Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
- A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexibility of long‑ and short‑term assignments to suit your availability
- Free uniforms provided (if required)
- PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
- Free mandatory training
- Weekly payments
- Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment
Person Specification – Qualifications
- Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
- Certified completion of Foundation Training in Dentistry in the UK, or evidence of at least 12 months full‑time postgraduate clinical experience in a primary dental care setting, or qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS.
- Hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
- Provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4‑1‑4 Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
- Completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
- Trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4‑6‑1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
- Undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy entitled Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare Workers).
- In date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary to submit for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
- Employer name: Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
- Address: Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2PD, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
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