Dental Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a Friend bonus

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Assigned experienced consultant

Job summary

Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is seeking a locum dental nurse for an eight-week assignment at RAF Waddington Dental Centre. The role focuses on clinical support, sterilising instruments, processing radiographs and maintaining patient and prosthetic records. It is a 37.5-hour week with flexible payment options.

Applicants must hold current GDC registration and relevant CPD; there is no visa sponsorship for this post. Training and support are provided through a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Current emergency and resuscitation certification.
• Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3 certification.
• Relevant CPD, such as medical emergencies, safeguarding and radiography.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical duties, including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system and processing radiographs.
• Manage patient appointments and dental records.
• Document dental prosthetic appliances properly.
• 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.

Job description

Locum dental nurse post on an eight-week assignment with the Ministry of Defence, supplied by Military Medical Personnel and based at RAF Waddington Dental Centre. The work centres on clinical support, sterilising instruments, processing radiographs and keeping patient and prosthetic records. The role is for treating service personnel and carries 37.5 hours a week. Fit depends on current GDC registration, and MMP cannot sponsor work visas.

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
• Document dental prosthetic appliances properly
• 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

• Current emergency and resuscitation certification
• Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3 certification
• Relevant CPD, such as medical emergencies, safeguarding and radiography

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

• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access NI certificate
• Existing right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restriction on hours

Other

• Health clearance for exposure prone procedures (tuberculosis, hepatitis, HIV)

Nice to have

• Previous Ministry of Defence experience
• Dental nurse qualification

What’s offered

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
• Free uniforms, if required
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned experienced consultant who supports you through application and assignment