Dental Practitioner

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 description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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.