Locum dental practitioner post covering a 12-week assignment for the Ministry of Defence at Stafford Dental Centre, placed through Military Medical Personnel. The work centres on full-range dental treatment for service personnel, delivered independently or alongside the Senior Dental Officer to meet dental fitness targets. The role is 37 hours a week, with at least 6.5 hours a day in two sessions set aside for direct patient contact. Candidates need full GDC registration and evidence of recent clinical practice, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Provide full-range dental treatment to maintain the oral health of service personnel in your care
- Work independently or assist the Senior Dental Officer to meet dental fitness targets for all entitled personnel, per 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
Qualifications
- Completed Foundation Training in Dentistry in the UK, or at least 12 months full-time postgraduate primary dental care experience, or qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS
Registration & licences
- Full GDC registration without restrictions
- Dental indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation
Experience
- Clinical currency under JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4: a minimum of two clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months
Skills & knowledge
- Trained and current in emergency and resuscitation, practised and tested at least annually to Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1
- Completed GDC-recommended CPD in medical emergencies, safeguarding, disinfection and decontamination, and radiography and radiation protection
Checks & eligibility
- Additional health clearance for clinicians performing exposure prone procedures
- Current 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
- Satisfactory compliance requirements before placement
What’s offered
- Weekly payments
- Choice of payment model
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
- Free uniforms if required
- Free mandatory training
- Assigned consultant who supports you through application and assignment