Dental Hygienist

Job summary We are looking for a Locum Dental Hygienist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Blandford Dental Centre, in Blandford Camp, Dorset. Work pattern: Monday - Friday (22.5 hours) The successful applicant will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and their families. Pay Rate: PAYE - £31.87 (£28.44 + £3.43 holiday pay) per hour Umbrella - £36.65 per hour Main duties of the job Job Description: To provide the Dental Officers with clinical and administrative support to enable him/her to achieve his/her primary purpose, including the provision of dental hygiene treatment, oral hygiene instruction and education and any other appropriate clinical procedure as prescribed by a Dental Officer working towards improving and maintaining the oral health of entitled personnel. To undertake all activities described in the GDC Scope of Practice. Carrying out work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided. This is in accordance with the Dental Auxiliary Regulations 1986, as amended by the Dental Auxiliaries (amended) Regulations 1991. To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients. To comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation. To maintain own appointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between Dental Officer and patients concerning appointments. To carry out preventive cross infection procedures including sterilisation of instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17. To manage his/her surgery to a high standard at all times with respect to cleanliness, equipment maintenance (including end-of-day), documentation and security. 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. We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected. 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 18 August 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £36.65 an hour Umbrella. Contract Locum Duration 9 weeks Working pattern Full-time Reference number Q0004-42717 Job locations Blandford Camp Dorset DT11 8RH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Description: To provide the Dental Officers with clinical and administrative support to enable him/her to achieve his/her primary purpose, including the provision of dental hygiene treatment, oral hygiene instruction and education and any other appropriate clinical procedure as prescribed by a Dental Officer working towards improving and maintaining the oral health of entitled personnel. To undertake all activities described in the GDC Scope of Practice. Carrying out work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided. This is in accordance with the Dental Auxiliary Regulations 1986, as amended by the Dental Auxiliaries (amended) Regulations 1991. To ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients. To comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation. To maintain own appointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between Dental Officer and patients concerning appointments. To carry out preventive cross infection procedures including sterilisation of instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17. To manage his/her surgery to a high standard at all times with respect to cleanliness, equipment maintenance (including end-of-day), documentation and security. To accurately record treatment on the integrat