Dental Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Scotland; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility of long- and short-term

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Consultant support during application

Job summary

Ministry of Defence locum dental practitioner position at Lossiemouth Dental Centre for an 8-week assignment. Treat service personnel across the full range of dental care; all treatment recorded electronically.

A 37-hour week includes two sessions daily for patient contact, with supervision available from the Senior Dental Officer. Full GDC registration without restrictions is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GDC registration without restrictions.
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions on hours; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of dental treatment to maintain service personnel's oral health.
• Work towards dental fitness targets for entitled personnel under policy.
• Assist the Senior Dental Officer or work independently.
• Set aside at least 6.5 hours a day in two sessions for direct patient contact.
• Record all treatment on the electronic health record and relevant documents.
• Carry out related general administrative duties as required.

Skills

Emergency resuscitation

Education

Foundation training / 12 months experience

GDC registration + indemnity

Job description

A locum dental practitioner post with the Ministry of Defence, placed through Military Medical Personnel at Lossiemouth Dental Centre for an 8-week assignment. The work involves treating service personnel across the full range of dental care to meet fitness targets, with all treatment recorded electronically. The 37-hour week includes at least 6.5 hours a day in two sessions for patient contact, working alone or with the Senior Dental Officer. Full GDC registration without restrictions is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide a full range of dental treatment to maintain service personnel's oral health
• Work towards dental fitness targets for all entitled personnel under the SG Policy and Standards Document
• Assist the Senior Dental Officer when present, or work independently
• Set aside at least 6.5 hours a day in two sessions for direct patient contact
• Record all treatment on the electronic health record and relevant FMed documents
• Carry out related general administrative duties where required

Qualifications

• Completed UK Foundation Training in Dentistry, or 12 months full-time primary dental care experience, or qualified before foundation training became compulsory
• Completed GDC-recommended CPD in medical emergencies, safeguarding, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection

Registration & licences

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

Experience

• At least two clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months, per JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4

Skills & knowledge

• Trained and current in emergency resuscitation, practised and tested at least annually to Resuscitation Council (UK) and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 standards

Checks & eligibility

• Additional health clearance for exposure prone procedures
• In-date safeguarding certification for children, young people and adults up to Level 3
• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions on hours; visa sponsorship is not offered

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 supporting application and assignment