Ministry of Defence (MOD) Dentist

Overview

In this part-time MOD Dentist role, you provide dental care within Defence Primary HealthCare to support force readiness and personnel health. You work as part of a cross-functional team at Dental Centre Pirbright, delivering clinical care while contributing to training and administration. You will handle a mix of direct patient care and collaborative activities, with a focus on safety, documentation, and referrals. This opportunity offers professional development within a mission-driven government department and flexible working patterns.

Pay / Benefits

• GDC annual fees reimbursed
• Paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Civil Service Pension scheme
• Regional training days/CPD
• Free parking
• Maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave

Responsibilities

• Inspect personnel and provide follow-up treatment in line with NICE guidelines
• Conduct occupational oral health assessments and align with NATO Dental Fitness categorisation
• Record contemporaneous notes in integrated electronic health records
• Manage surgery documentation, consumables, data security, and equipment maintenance
• Refer patients to enhanced practitioners or specialists as appropriate
• Engage in team-based activities including referrals, lab work management, and mandatory training

Key requirements

• Full General Dental Council (GDC) registration (no conditions)
• Foundation Dentist Training OR evidence of adequate current clinical experience to practice independently
• Current UK professional registration
• Clinical currency: minimum 2 operative dental care sessions per week over last 15 months
• DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)
• Ability to meet security requirements and undergo pre-employment checks

• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Professional discretion and integrity
• Operative primary dental care
• NHS guidelines and NICE guidance adherence
• Integrated electronic health records documentation

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