Qualified Dental Nurse

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 excellent care in a friendly and encouraging environment.

When it comes to delivering outstanding patient care, our motivated civilian dental nurses make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at Dental Centre Stafford and get ready to make a positive impact

The vacant post is a full-time Fixed Term Appointment (end on 18th August 2026) working 37.5 hours per week. Requests to work part-time or flexibly will be considered, taking into account business needs.

Free parking
On site refreshment facility including costa coffee, restaurant
General Dental Council (GDC) Registration reimbursement
Access to the NHS pension scheme
Verified Continued Professional Development (vCPD) opportunities
Access to the Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops an on-line shopping
Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) £1500 per annum (pro-rata)
On call allowance, if applicable
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

DPHC is a vibrant and fast paced organisation which aims to provide the very best primary healthcare to members of the Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. DPHC delivers a clinical service in accordance with NHS Standards and MoD policies.

The primary purpose of the successful candidate will be to provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Heath Care (DPHC) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.

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.

Undertake Continuous Professional Development in the core subject of medical emergencies, infection prevention control, disinfection and decontamination, radiography, and radiation protection; legal and ethical issues and handling complaints, as recommended by the General Dental Council.
Informing General Dental Council of annual Continued Professional Development undertaken, when requested.
Carrying out the booking in and out of electronic health records, using the Information Technology (IT) supplied, in line with current policies and procedures and actioning the appropriate registers.
Remove and replenish items of stock from the storeroom, adhering to local stock control procedures.
Manage the hastening, receipt, despatch, and documentation of dental prosthetic appliances, ensuring timely appointments for patients, as necessary.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by a Civilian Dental Nurse within DPHC.