Dental Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments with a choice of paid/

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Flexible long- and short-term Assignmn

Free mandatory training

Assigned consultant support through an

Free uniforms if required

Job summary

Locum post covering a nine-week assignment at HMS Nelson Dental Centre for the Ministry of Defence, placed by Military Medical Personnel. The role provides the full range of dental treatment for service personnel, working alone or with the Senior Dental Officer to meet dental fitness targets.

It is a part-time role of about 13.5 hours a week, with at least 6.5 hours a day in two sessions for patient contact.

Qualifications

• GDC registration in good standing.
• Indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
• Evidence of clinical currency with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4, with two clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months.

Responsibilities

• 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 under the SG Policy and Standards Document.
• 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.

Skills

Emergency resuscitation training

Education

Foundation Training in Dentistry (UK) or equivalent

Job description

Locum post covering a nine-week assignment at HMS Nelson Dental Centre for the Ministry of Defence, placed by Military Medical Personnel. The work is full-range dental treatment for service personnel, working alone or with the Senior Dental Officer to meet dental fitness targets. It is a part-time role of about 13.5 hours a week, with at least 6.5 hours a day in two sessions for patient contact. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not 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 under the SG Policy and Standards Document
• 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

What’s required

Qualifications

• Completed Foundation Training in Dentistry in the UK, or at least 12 months full-time postgraduate clinical experience in primary dental care, or qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS
• GDC continuing professional development in medical emergencies, safeguarding, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection

Registration & licences

• Full GDC registration without restrictions
• Indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation
• Evidence of clinical currency under JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4, with at least two clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months

Skills & knowledge

• Current emergency and resuscitation training, practised and tested at least annually to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without restrictions, such as a valid visa with no limit on hours
• Health clearance for exposure prone procedures covering tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV
• Safeguarding children and young people and safeguarding adults certification up to and including Level 3
• PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or Access Northern Ireland certificate

What’s offered

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