Dental Nurse

Military Medical Personnel; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy for medical professionals is seeking a fully registered dental professional to assist with clinical duties, manage patient appointments, and adhere to health standards. The ideal candidate must have valid indemnity insurance and recent clinical experience. Attractive benefits including competitive pay rates, flexible assignments, and free uniforms are offered. The role requires right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments

Generous 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments

Free uniforms provided

Free mandatory training

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organization.
• Clinical currency with a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments.
• Manage patient appointments and ensure proper documentation.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Clinical duties assistance

Infection control

Patient appointment management

Emergency procedures certification

Education

Dental Nurse qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system, and processing radiographs.
• Manage patient appointments, dental records and ensure proper documentation of dental prosthetic appliances.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.
• Assist in the central sterilisation area as required.
• Ensure compliance with GDC (General Dental Council) standards and current legislation.

Essential Requirements

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organization.
• Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• Completion of relevant CPD courses (e.g., medical emergencies, safeguarding, radiography).
• Current certification in emergency and resuscitation procedures.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (tuberculosis, Hepatitis, HIV).
• Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.
• Dental Nurse qualification.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• 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)
• A 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

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.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.