Ministry of Defence (MOD) Dentist (FTA)

Job summary Are you looking to work in a modern, patient-focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development? At Defence Primary Healthcare, we are intent on providing an excellent service in a friendly and encouraging environment. When it comes to delivering outstanding patient care, our motivated MOD Dentists make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at Thorney Island Dental Centre, Building 3, Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth and get ready to make a positive impact! This role is a part time fixed term appointment which is for 2 years until January 2029 working 18.75 hours per week and all requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually. The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken. Benefits A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity Access to a Civil Service Pension Free Parking Onsite gym Premier Shop Small convenience store Nearby Beach & Sailing Facilities Main duties of the job The provision of dental care in Defence Primary HealthCare (DPHC) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations. As a MOD Dentist you will be contracted for 18.5 hours per week. One hour per week may be attributed to non-clinical activities including practice meetings, training and personal administration (admin). The remainder of the contracted hours are to be utilised to provide clinical outputs and work directed towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom you are responsible. Where necessary MOD Dentists will adopt a concurrent and team-based approach to ensure efficiency by completing activities such as, but not limited to referrals, lab work management, mandatory / trade specific training. About us Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force, regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly to deliver for us. Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force, developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making and Parliamentary processes. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government. The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay. In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team. If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together. Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £60,188 to £99,410 a year Pro-rata *pay award pending* Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number K0003-26-0264 Job locations Thorney Island Dental Centre Building 3 Baker Barracks Emsworth PO10 8DH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Ensuring that surgery management, documentation including consumable stores, the safe custody of personal sensitive data and the maintenance of equipment is always kept to a high standard Inspecting all personnel for whom they are responsible at intervals in line with The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines and providing follow up treatment as required. Ensuring that contemporaneous notes are recorded on individuals integrated electronic healthcare records for all episodes of care. Please refer to the Terms of Reference attached for further information. Selection Process: The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. At application stage you will accessed against the following: CV: Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form. Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert. To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application. This is a Fixed-term Appointment as a Ministry of Defence (MOD) Dentist. Your responsibilities will be as described in