Job summary
We are looking for a Locum Dental Nurse to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at HMS Excellent Dental Centre, in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

This is a locum role (16 hours per week) and the successful candidate will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel.

Pay rate:
Umbrella - £19.54
PAYE - £16.99 (£15.16 + £1.83 holiday pay)

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.

Details
Date posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £19.54 an hour Umbrella
Contract: Locum
Duration: 15 weeks
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: Q0004-41190E1
Job locations: Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8ER, United Kingdom

Job description
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.

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Address: Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8ER, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Co-ordinator
Saskia Bagot
info@militarymedicalpersonnel.com
08000448123

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.