Dental Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexible long- and short-term Assign?

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Consultant support through application

Job summary

Military Medical Personnel is seeking a locum dental practitioner for a five-week MOD assignment at Episkopi Dental Centre. The role involves full dental treatment for service personnel, with supervision available as needed to meet fitness targets.

Requirements include unrestricted GDC registration, valid indemnity, and right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered. Working hours are 35 per week with two sessions for direct patient contact.

Qualifications

• GDC registration without restrictions.
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
• Evidence of current clinical currency per JSP 950 Leaflets.
• CPD in medical emergencies, safeguarding, disinfection, radiography and radiation protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of dental treatment to service personnel.
• Work independently or assist the Senior Dental Officer to meet fitness targets.
• Set aside 6.5 hours per day for direct patient contact in two sessions.
• Record treatment on the electronic health record and FMed documents.
• Carry out related general administrative duties.

Skills

GDC registration

Indemnity insurance

Emergency preparedness

Clinical currency

Education

Foundation Training in Dentistry or 12 months postgraduate clinical experience

Job description

Locum dental practitioner post on a five-week Ministry of Defence assignment at Episkopi Dental Centre, posted by Military Medical Personnel. Work covers full dental treatment for service personnel, with the Senior Dental Officer assisting or the dentist operating independently to meet fitness targets. The role is 35 hours a week, with at least 6.5 hours a day of direct patient contact over two sessions. Applicants need unrestricted GDC registration and existing right to work, as no visa sponsorship is 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 for all entitled personnel under the SG Policy and Standards Document
• Set aside at least 6.5 hours per day in two sessions for direct patient contact
• Record all treatment correctly on the electronic health record and relevant FMed documents
• Carry out related general administrative duties where required

Qualifications

• Certified completion of UK Foundation Training in Dentistry, or at least 12 months full-time postgraduate primary dental care experience, or qualification before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS

Registration & licences

• Full GDC registration without restrictions
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation

Experience

• Evidence of clinical currency under JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4: at least 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months

Skills & knowledge

• GDC-recommended CPD in medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, and radiography and radiation protection
• Trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures, practised and tested at least annually to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1

Checks & eligibility

• Additional health clearance for exposure prone procedures (tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV)
• In-date safeguarding certification for children and young people and for adults, up to and including Level 3
• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
• Right to work in the UK, with no restriction on hours

What's offered

• Weekly payments with a choice of payment model
• Refer a Friend bonus schemeFlexible long- and short-term assignments
• Free uniforms, if required
• Free mandatory training
• Assigned experienced consultant through application and assignment