MOD Dentist

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services); Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider is looking for a part-time MOD Dentist based in Plymouth. This role focuses on maximising the dental health and operational fitness of military personnel through clinical assessments and treatments. The ideal candidate will be registered with the GDC, possess excellent communication skills, and be adaptable to change. Benefits include flexible working options, CPD training, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Access to tailored learning and development

Flexible working options

On-site coffee shop

Qualifications

• Registration with the GDC is mandatory, including membership number.
• Professional and adaptable to change.
• Empathetic and friendly demeanor required.

Responsibilities

• Maximise dental health and operational fitness of personnel.
• Inspect personnel per NICE guidelines and provide follow-up treatment.
• Record notes in integrated electronic healthcare records.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational and time-management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registration as a Dentist with the General Dental Council (GDC)

Job description

MOD Dentist

The closing date is 16 December 2025

The Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) is an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel. This part‑time role – 23 hours per week – will be based at the Dental Centre, HMS Drake, Plymouth.

Schedule:

• Tues & Wed 07:45‑16:30 (60 min lunch)
• Thu 07:45‑16:15 (60 min lunch)

Benefits and Working Environment

• Access to learning and development tailored to your role
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Free parking
• On‑site coffee shop
• Small convenience store
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training supplied

Main duties

The purpose of the post is to maximise the deployability of the Population at Risk for whom you are responsible. The role will include clinical and non‑clinical activities aimed at improving and maintaining dental health and operational fitness of personnel.

• Inspect personnel at intervals in accordance with NICE guidelines and provide follow‑up treatment.
• Provide occupational oral health assessment, using NATO Dental Fitness categorisation and input into the Joint Medical Employment Standard.
• Record contemporaneous notes in integrated electronic healthcare records for all episodes of care.
• Maintain high standards of surgery management, documentation, consumables, security of sensitive data and equipment.
• Refer personnel to enhanced practitioners, specialists or consultants as appropriate.

Qualifications and Registration

Registration as a Dentist with the General Dental Council (GDC) is mandatory. Provide your membership registration number in the application.

Person Specification

• Professional, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
>Use own initiative and work as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Friendly, approachable and calm manner.
• Empathise and reassure personnel.

Behaviour Statement

• Detail any dismissal for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation in the past five years.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Visa Sponsorship

This role does not meet the visa criteria and we will not sponsor a skilled worker visa under the points‑based system.

Security Check

Successful candidates must meet MOD security requirements (Security Check).

Equal Opportunity

The Ministry of Defence embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.