MOD Dentist

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare service in Portsmouth is seeking a full-time dentist to deliver dental care to Service personnel. Responsibilities include managing dental staff, performing clinical care, and maintaining health standards. Ideal candidates will be fully registered with the General Dental Council and have relevant experience. Salary ranges from £60,188 to £99,410 annually based on hours worked.

Benefits

GDC Annual Fees reimbursement

Paid Annual Leave

On-call allowance

Inclusive workplace culture

Access to learning and development

Discounted fitness facilities

Free laundry and clinical footwear

Free parking

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council without conditions.
• Completed Foundation Dentist Training or have at least 24 months of clinical experience.
• Maintain clinical currency with minimum of 2 sessions per week.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage a Civilian Dental Hygienist and Nurses.
• Inspect personnel according to NICE guidelines.
• Record notes in electronic health records.
• Maintain documentation and equipment standards.
• Refer personnel for specialist treatment when appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Clinical care

Patient assessment

Occupational oral health assessment

Education

Fully registered with the General Dental Council

Completed Foundation Dentist Training

Job description

MOD Dentist

The Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), based at HMS Nelson, Portsmouth, is recruiting a full‑time dentist (37 hours per week). Requests for flexible or part‑time work will be considered based on business needs. The closing date is 05 January 2026.

Benefits

• General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently re‑imbursed
• Paid Annual Leave (Pro Rata for part time)
• On‑call allowance if applicable
• Inclusive working culture that encourages diversity
• Access to tailored learning and development
• Discounted fee to establish fitness facilities
• Free laundry of clinical wear and free clinical footwear
• Free parking

Main duties of the job

You will line‑manage a Civilian Dental Hygienist and Civilian Dental Nurses, complete their mid‑ and end‑of‑year reports, approve annual leave, and perform other administrative duties to support staff while delivering dental care to Service personnel.

Spend 2 hours per week on non‑clinical activities such as practice meetings and training; the remaining hours will focus on clinical care and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of the personnel you oversee.

Job responsibilities

• Inspect personnel at intervals in accordance with NICE guidelines and provide follow‑up treatment as required.
• Provide occupational oral health assessments and develop dental fitness categorisation in line with NATO standards and the Joint Medical Employment Standard.
• Record contemporaneous notes in the electronic health record for all episodes of care.
• Maintain surgical area management, documentation, consumable stores, data safety, and equipment standards.
• Refer personnel to enhanced practitioners, specialists, or consultants for specialist treatment when appropriate.

Selection Process Details

Initial sift will be based on your CV. Demonstrate required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section. At interview you will be assessed against NHS Core behaviours:

• NHSC1 Communication
• NHSC2 Personal & People Development
• NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
• NHSC4 Service Improvement
• NHSC5 Quality
• NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

Additional Information

Security checks (Security Check level) are required. Evidence of Hepatitis B serology will be requested; vaccination alone is insufficient. The post does not offer relocation expenses. The Ministry of Defence does not sponsor visas for this role. The vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

All candidates must complete Disclosure and Barring Service checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Person Specification

Provide a copy of your full CV in your response to the application question. Refer to essential criteria where applicable; failure to provide sufficient information may result in rejection.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Dental Council without conditions.
• Completed Foundation Dentist Training or qualified prior to its introduction.
• Alternatively, have at least 24 months of full‑time postgraduate clinical experience in a primary care setting or qualified before the introduction of compulsory training.

Experience

• Maintain clinical currency with a minimum of 2 sessions per week over the last 15 months.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £60,188 to £99,410 per year (Pro‑rata for part time)

We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. The Disability Confident Scheme is available.