Dental Practitioner

Military Medical Personnel; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm in Salisbury is seeking a Locum Dental Practitioner to provide exceptional dental care for MoD service personnel. This role involves independent work, maintaining oral health, and requires registration with the General Dental Council as well as relevant clinical experience. Attractive rates and flexible assignments are offered, ensuring support throughout the application process.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Generous referral bonus scheme

Free uniforms provided

Free mandatory training

Experienced consultant support

Qualifications

• Must be fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
• Evidence of at least 12 months full-time postgraduate clinical experience or completion of Foundation Training.
• Hold valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of dental treatment and maintain oral health.
• Assist the Senior Dental Officer and ensure dental fitness targets.
• Record all treatments accurately in electronic health records.

Skills

General Dentistry

Patient Care

Clinical Experience

Indemnity Insurance

Education

Registered with General Dental Council (GDC)

Foundation Training in Dentistry

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Dental Practitioner/Locum Dentist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Bulford Dental Centre, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

This is a locum role (15 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to MoD service personnel.

Pay rates:

• PAYE – £48.68 per hour
• Umbrella – £55.98 per hour

Job description:

• Work independently and provide a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health, and undertake related general administrative duties to improve and maintain dental health and operational fitness of personnel.
• Assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO) when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets for all entitled personnel, as detailed in the SG Policy and Standards Document (P&SD).
• Ensure that not fewer than 6.5 hours per day in two sessions are set aside for direct patient contact.
• Ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents.

Essential Requirements / Qualifications / Experience:

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
• Certified completion of Foundation Training in Dentistry in the UK, or evidence of at least 12 months full‑time postgraduate clinical experience in a primary dental care setting, or qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS.
• Hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
• Provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4‑1‑4 Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of two clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• Complete GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
• Be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures, having practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4‑6‑1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
• Have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy entitled “Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare Workers”).
• Be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

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.

We 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 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.