Overview
In this part-time MOD Dentist role, you provide dental care within Defence Primary HealthCare to support force readiness and personnel health. You work as part of a cross-functional team at Dental Centre Pirbright, delivering clinical care while contributing to training and administration. You will handle a mix of direct patient care and collaborative activities, with a focus on safety, documentation, and referrals. This opportunity offers professional development within a mission-driven government department and flexible working patterns.
Pay / Benefits
- GDC annual fees reimbursed
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Civil Service Pension scheme
- Regional training days/CPD
- Free parking
- Maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave
Responsibilities
- Inspect personnel and provide follow-up treatment in line with NICE guidelines
- Conduct occupational oral health assessments and align with NATO Dental Fitness categorisation
- Record contemporaneous notes in integrated electronic health records
- Manage surgery documentation, consumables, data security, and equipment maintenance
- Refer patients to enhanced practitioners or specialists as appropriate
- Engage in team-based activities including referrals, lab work management, and mandatory training
Key requirements
- Full General Dental Council (GDC) registration (no conditions)
- Foundation Dentist Training OR evidence of adequate current clinical experience to practice independently
- Current UK professional registration
- Clinical currency: minimum 2 operative dental care sessions per week over last 15 months
- DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)
- Ability to meet security requirements and undergo pre-employment checks
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Professional discretion and integrity
- Operative primary dental care
- NHS guidelines and NICE guidance adherence
- Integrated electronic health records documentation
Ministry of Defence (MOD) Dentist in Surrey employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
