Dental Nurse

We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an

assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at RAF Halton Dental Centre, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

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.

Hourly Rate- £19.54

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

Due

to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential

criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£19.54 an hour

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 weeks

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Q0004-42704-1

Job locations

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP22 5PG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements:
• 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.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (tuberculosis, Hepatitis, HIV).
• Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.
• Dental Nurse qualification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements:
• 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.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (tuberculosis, Hepatitis, HIV).
• Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.
• Dental Nurse qualification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP22 5PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP22 5PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements:
• 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.
• Health clearance for Exposure Prone Procedures (tuberculosis, Hepatitis, HIV).
• Certification in Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Previous Ministry of Defence (MOD) experience.
• Dental Nurse qualification.