Non Training Posts

In secondary care

There are a number of posts advertised for work in hospital settings, e.g. consultant, locum consultant, specialty dentist, specialty doctor (not specialist registrar or registrar which are training posts), senior dental officer, trust appointed dentist. These are not training posts and only dentists with full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) can apply. These posts are not recognised for temporary registration. These posts are advertised by the individual hospital trusts via NHS Jobs.

In primary care

Dentists can work in NHS general dental practice or private dental practice in the UK. They must have full registration with the GDC to practice.

In addition to full registration with the GDC, International Dental Graduates must have the correct visa to work in the UK. This must be in place before starting work.

If you require a work visa then it is the responsibility of the UK employer to apply for this. Dentists who have temporary registration with the GDC cannot work in general dental practice in the UK and cannot undertake foundation training (formerly known as vocational training or VT).

• Contact your local postgraduate dental dean for further information on foundation training or equivalence. Details can be found on the COPDEND website.