Dental Nurse at the British Army (Open to Nigerians)

The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, a part of the British Armed Forces along with the Naval Service and the Royal Air Force.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians for the position below: 

Job Title: Dental Nurse

Location: United Kingdom
Corps: Army Medical Services
Employment Type: Regular (full-time)
Open to: Nigerians

Description 

• First-class training helps you become a Dental Nurse. It’s much like being the civilian job, but with added excitement, travel, sports and career development.
• As a Dental Nurse you’ll play your part in keeping soldiers well so that they can do their jobs.
• You’ll care for patients, prepare equipment and sterilise instruments.
• You’ll also move practices every few years and be a highly skilled soldier. You don’t need qualifications when you join – we’ll train you and help you work towards a Diploma in Dental Nursing, but if you’re already a registered Dental Nurse we want to hear from you too. Work hard and you could become a Dental Practice Manager.
• There are many other roles and qualifications available, too, plus a pension, sports and Adventurous Training.
• The Royal Army Dental Corps (RADC) has taken care of the Army’s dental health for more than a century and continues to provide high-quality dental care to the Army, both in barracks and on operations. Wherever in the world the Army operates, you will find the Dental Officers and Dental Nurses of the RADC.

Key Responsibilities

• Earn a competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• Get fully funded Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Progress to Dental Practice Manager
• Take on challenges, make new friends, and enjoy Adventurous Training and sport
• Join as a qualified dental nurse or train as a dental nurse through the Army

Entry Requirements
Age:

• From 17 years & 9 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• Qualifiied - Qualified dental nurse with active registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). May also be at the point of completing dental nurse training.
• Unqualified - 2x GCSEs grade C/4, Scottish National grade C, and above including English Language. 

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 5.8

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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