Dental Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; Sur place; GBP 46 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Refer a Friend bonus

Flexible long/short assignments

Free training

Experienced consultant support

Résumé du poste

Military Medical Personnel is seeking a locum dentist to join the HMS Raleigh Dental Centre team, providing full-scope dental care to service personnel. The post runs for 25 weeks and may be worked alone or with the Senior Dental Officer to meet dental fitness targets.

The role involves 23.25 hours per week, with at least 6.5 hours per day dedicated to direct patient contact across two sessions. GDC registration and UK right-to-work are required; MMP cannot sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GDC without restrictions.
• Indemnity insurance coverage from a recognised provider.
• Minimum of 12 months postgraduate primary dental care experience if no Foundation Training.
• UK-based Foundation Training completed or equivalent experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide full range of dental treatment to service personnel.
• Work independently or with Senior Dental Officer to meet fitness targets.
• Set aside at least 6.5 hours per day in two sessions for direct patient contact.
• Record all treatment on electronic health records and related documents.
• Perform related general administrative duties as required.

Connaissances

GDC registration

CPD comprehensive

Formation

Foundation Training or 12 months postgrad

Description du poste

This is a 25-week locum dentist post placed by Military Medical Personnel for the Ministry of Defence at HMS Raleigh Dental Centre. The work is full-scope dental treatment for service personnel, delivered alone or alongside the Senior Dental Officer, to meet dental fitness targets. The role runs to 23.25 hours a week, with at least 6.5 hours a day set aside for direct patient contact across two sessions. Candidates must hold unrestricted GDC registration, and MMP cannot sponsor work visas.

What the job involves

• Provide a full range of dental treatment to maintain the oral health of 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 any relevant FMed documents
• Undertake 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 primary dental care experience, or qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS

Registration & licences

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council without restrictions
• Valid indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation

Experience

• Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions a week over the last 15 months, per JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4

Skills & knowledge

• GDC-recommended CPD covering medical emergencies, safeguarding, disinfection and decontamination, 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 an Access Northern Ireland certificate
• Right to work in the UK already held, with no restrictions on hours

What’s offered

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and a choice of payment model
• Generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments
• Free uniforms if required
• Free mandatory training
• An experienced consultant assigned to support you through application and assignment