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Dental Hygienist

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Wiltshire, SP4 8QY

Salary

£36.65

Contract

Locum

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

12 September 2026

12 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll work with a dentist to help patients keep their teeth and mouth healthy. You'll do things like clean teeth, teach people about oral hygiene, and make sure the surgery is clean and safe. This job is a good fit for someone who enjoys working with people and is detail-oriented.

What you'll need

  • You need to be a registered dental hygienist with the General Dental Council (GDC).
  • You must be able to work under the direction of a registered dentist.
  • You'll need to be able to follow health and safety policies and procedures.
  • You should be able to work independently and manage your own time.
  • You'll need to be able to communicate effectively with patients and dental staff.

How to boost your chances

  • Make sure you understand the GDC Scope of Practice and the Dental Auxiliary Regulations.
  • Practice your communication skills by working with patients and dental staff.
  • Get experience with sterilisation and infection control procedures.
  • Consider getting certified in HTM 01-05 and DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17.
  • Be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.

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Job description

We are looking for a Locum Dental Hygienist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Larkhill Dental Centre, in Salisbury, Wiltsh...

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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.

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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.

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To ensure that not less

than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients.

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To comply with all Health

and Safety Policy directives and legislation.

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To maintain own

appointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between Dental

Officer and patients concerning appointments.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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To accurately record

treatment on the integrated Electronic Health Records (either) such as the

Defence Medical Information Capability Programme (DMICP).

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To ensure that all

periodontal patients and other risk categories that are entered on the IEHR are

recalled for reviews and annual inspection appointments.

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To collect and promptly

file FMed 271s of his/her concern, reporting any appointment delays or FTAs to

the Practice Manager, receptionist and/or patient as appropriate.

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To carry out interim

treatments (between dental examinations by the dentist), provided that the

treatment intervals have been specified in the written prescription. (This is a

GDC ruling and applies to DHs working in general practice,community or hospital service.)

About Military Medical Personnel and Our

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:

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Attractive rates

of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

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A generous Refer

a Friend bonus scheme

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Flexibility of

long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

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Free uniforms

provided (if required)

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A PVG membership

(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for

this role.

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Free mandatory

training

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Weekly payments

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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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:
  • Must be a fully qualified hygienist registered with General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
  • Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
  • Must have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
  • Must be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and (in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
  • Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy entitled Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare Workers).
  • Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

12 August 2026

Last checked

13 August 2026

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About the employer

HLT
Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

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