MOD Dentist

NHS; Oakham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a MOD Dentist for a part-time role of 21 hours per week. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality dental care and managing surgery operations while ensuring compliance with NATO standards. Candidates must have full registration with the GDC and experience in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include free parking, access to low-cost gym facilities, and a culture that promotes inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site low-cost gym

On-site shop and restaurant facilities

Access to education facilities

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GDC without conditions.
• Minimum 2 operative primary dental sessions per week over the last 15 months.
• Completion of Foundation Dentist Training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maximize deployability of the Population at Risk by delivering dental care.
• Ensure dental fitness to NATO standards.
• Manage surgery, record keeping, consumables, and equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Full registration with the GDC

Completion of Foundation Dentist Training

Membership in a relevant professional body

Job description

MOD Dentist

Closing date: 28 January 2026

Join Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) and work in a modern, patient‑focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development. DPHC provides excellent services in a friendly and encouraging environment.

This permanent part‑time position offers 21 hours per week: Wednesday 8 h, Thursday 8 h, Friday 5 h. The salary is pro‑rate to the hours worked.

Benefits (permanent full‑time equivalent)

• Free parking
• On‑site low‑cost gym
• On‑site shop and restaurant facilities
• On‑site education facilities
• Access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Note: A review of pay‑related allowances may affect current post allowances.

Main duties

As a MOD Dentist you will maximize the deployability of the Population at Risk by delivering high‑quality dental care and maintaining operational fitness of service personnel. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing occupational oral health assessments
• Ensuring dental fitness to NATO standards and contributing to the Joint Medical Employment Standard for service personnel
• Maintaining confidentiality in line with the General Dental Council (GDC) and the 8 Caldicott principles
• Managing surgery, record keeping, consumables, and equipment to a high standard

Qualifications & Experience

• Full registration with the GDC without conditions (provide registration number)
• Proven clinical currency: minimum 2 operative primary dental sessions per week over the last 15 months
• Completion of Foundation Dentist Training or equivalent independent practice experience in the UK or abroad
• Membership in the relevant professional body (e.g., Royal Dental Hospital of London)

Person Specification

• Experience in a fast‑paced, patient‑focused environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards of patient care

Selection Process

• Sift: within 10 working days of the closing date, based on CV application
• Interview: date to be confirmed; assessment against NHS core (communication, people development, health & safety, service improvement, quality, equality & diversity)
• No reimbursement for interview travel expenses

Additional Requirements

Applicants must meet security requirements and provide evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B (serology levels). Work experience may include line‑management responsibilities. The position does not offer relocation expenses. Visa sponsorship is not available; this role is not open to sponsors under the points‑based