We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Drake Dental Centre, in Devonport, Plymouth.
This is a locum role (37.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.
Pay rate:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with clinical duties including preparing and sterilising instruments, operating the dental computing system, and processing radiographs.
- Manage patient appointments, dental records and ensure proper documentation of dental prosthetic appliances.
- Adhere to infection control procedures and follow Health and Safety policies.
- Assist in the central sterilisation area as required.
- Ensure compliance with GDC (General Dental Council) standards and current legislation.
- Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
- Valid indemnity insurance with a recognized dental defence organization.
- Clinical currency: a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
- Completion of relevant CPD courses (e.g., medical emergencies, safeguarding, radiography).
- Current certification in emergency and resuscitation procedures.
- Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.
About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:
Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.
Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:
- Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
- Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
- Free uniforms provided (if required)
- A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
- Free mandatory training
- Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment
All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.
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