Locum post covering a nine-week assignment at HMS Nelson Dental Centre for the Ministry of Defence, placed by Military Medical Personnel. The work is full-range dental treatment for service personnel, working alone or with the Senior Dental Officer to meet dental fitness targets. It is a part-time role of about 13.5 hours a week, with at least 6.5 hours a day in two sessions for patient contact. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Provide a full range of dental treatment to maintain the oral health of service personnel
- Work independently or assist the Senior Dental Officer to meet dental fitness targets under 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 relevant FMed documents
- Carry out 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 clinical experience in primary dental care, or qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS
- GDC continuing professional development in medical emergencies, safeguarding, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection
Registration & licences
- Full GDC registration without restrictions
- Indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation
- Evidence of clinical currency under JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4, with at least two clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months
Skills & knowledge
- Current emergency and resuscitation training, practised and tested at least annually to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK without restrictions, such as a valid visa with no limit on hours
- Health clearance for exposure prone procedures covering tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV
- Safeguarding children and young people and safeguarding adults certification up to and including Level 3
- PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
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
- Assigned consultant support through application and assignment
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
