Dental Nurse

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Flexible long- or short-term shifts

Free uniforms

Job summary

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is seeking a Locum Dental Nurse for an MoD assignment at Albermarle Dental Centre, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. You will cover 37.5 hours per week, delivering high standards of patient care in a military setting.

The role requires GDC registration, infection control discipline, and experience with dental software. The posting notes visa restrictions and MOD-specific compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organisation.
• Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• Completion of CPD courses such as medical emergencies and radiography.
• Current certification in emergency and resuscitation procedures.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures.
• Safeguarding qualifications Level 3; MOD experience desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infection control

Patient management

Attention to detail

Education

GDC registration

CPD radiography courses

Health clearance knowledge

Tools

Dental computing system

Radiography processing

Job description

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Dental Nurse

The closing date is 05 December 2026

We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Albermarle Dental Centre, in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear.

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.

Hourly Rate - £19.54

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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
• 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.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)