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.
What the job involves
- 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
What’s required
Qualifications
- 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
Registration & licences
- Fully registered with the General Dental Council without restrictions
- Valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation
Experience
- Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months, per JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4
Skills & knowledge
- 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
Checks & eligibility
- 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
What’s offered
- 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
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
