This is a 17-week locum assignment for a dental nurse at the RAF Lossiemouth Dental Centre, filled through Military Medical Personnel for the Ministry of Defence. The work centres on chairside clinical support, instrument sterilisation and dental records for service personnel. The post is set at 37 hours a week within a military setting. Fit depends on current GDC registration and a Disclosure Scotland PVG membership or Northern Ireland access certificate, and visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Assist with clinical duties, including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system and processing radiographs
- Manage patient appointments and dental records, including documenting dental prosthetic appliances
- Follow infection control procedures and health and safety policies
- Assist in the central sterilisation area as required
- Ensure compliance with GDC standards and current legislation
What’s required
Qualifications
- Completion of relevant CPD, such as medical emergencies, safeguarding and radiography
- Current emergency and resuscitation certification
- Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3 certification
Registration & licences
- Full registration with the General Dental Council
- Valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation
Experience
- At least 2 clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK without restriction on hours
- PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or a Northern Ireland access certificate
- Satisfactory compliance requirements before placement
Other
- Health clearance for exposure prone procedures (tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV)
Nice to have
- Previous Ministry of Defence experience
- Dental nurse qualification
What’s offered
- Weekly payments with a choice of payment model
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexible long- and short-term assignments
- Free uniforms if required
- Free mandatory training
- A named consultant supporting the application and the assignment
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
