Job requirements
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Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:
- Qualifications
Fully registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
- Qualifications
Certified completion of Foundation Training in Dentistry in the UK, or have evidence of at least 12 months full-time postgraduate clinical experience derived in a primary dental care setting, or have qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the NHS.
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Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
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Must provide evidence of clinical currency in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-1-4 Returning to Clinical Practice, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
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To have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
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To be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
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Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy entitled Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare Workers).
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Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We are looking for a Locum Dental Practitioner/Locum Dentist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Thorney Island Dental Centre, in Emsworth, Hampshire.
This is a locum role (18.5 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.
Pay rates:
PAYE - £48.68 (£43.44 + £5.24 holiday pay) per hour
Self-employed - £55.98 per hour
Main duties of the job
Job description:
- To work independently and to provide both a full range of dental treatment to maintain oral health and to undertake related general administrative duties where required to work towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom they are providing care for.
- To assist the Senior Dental Officer (SDO), when present, or operate independently to achieve dental fitness targets, for all entitled personnel, as detailed in the SG Policy and Standards Document (P&SD).
- To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for direct patient contact.
- To ensure that all treatment is correctly recorded on the electronic health record and any relevant FMed documents.
About us
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
- A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- 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
- Weekly payments
- 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.
Details
- Date posted: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £55.98 an hour Sole Trader.
- Contract: Locum
- Duration: 29 weeks
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: Q0004-42776
- Job locations: Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 8HD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Dental Practitioner with Military Medical Personnel (Honeybee Recruitment.com Ltd) in Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Junior Dentist role. The advertised salary is £55.98. The contract type is Locum. The application deadline is 03 Oct 2026.
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