Dental Nurse

Military Medical Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking a Locum Dental Nurse for an assignment at the Ministry of Defence in Ipswich. The role involves 37.5 hours per week, delivering high-quality care to service personnel. Candidates must be registered with the General Dental Council and have relevant CPD certifications. An attractive benefit package is offered including competitive pay rates, flexible assignments, and an experienced consultant to support candidates during their application and assignment.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Flexible assignments

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Weekly payments

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Requires valid indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organization.
• Must have completed relevant CPD courses.
• Current certification in emergency and resuscitation procedures is necessary.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize instruments, operate dental computing systems.
• Manage dental records and ensure proper documentation.
• Follow infection control procedures per health and safety policies.

Skills

Clinical duties assistance

Appointment management

Infection control adherence

Emergency procedures certification

GDC compliance

Education

Dental Nurse qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Wattisham Dental Centre, in Ipswich, Suffolk.

This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:

Umbrella – £16.59 per hour

Paye - £14.43 per hour

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)
• 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.