Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Job summary Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.Are you a Civilian Dental Hygienist looking for a fascinating role working alongside the military, that offers numerous benefits and opportunities for career-development in a phenomenal team?The DPHC is a vibrant and fast paced organisation that seeks to sustain and improve the operational efficiency of service personal by providing high quality dental work.This post will be hours per week, requests to work flexibly to and/or part time will be considered, taking into account buinsess needs.Does this sound like the role for you?We offer the following employee benefits:An NHS pension An inclusive working environment Access to a gym and lunchtime fitness classes Free parking Easy access to a cafe and costcutter shop Department social events Childrens Nursery on site (open 51 weeks a year)Recruitment Retention Allowance (RRA),GDC registration renewal currently reimbursedPlease 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.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) dental centres (DC), to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.
About us 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.If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before.
Let's see where your future will take you, together.
Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:Carrying out and record daily maintenance, servicing and pre-use checksof dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.Ensuring their surgery is prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordance with current regulations.Being aware of the microbiological hazards that exist in a dental surgery and ensure they are familiar with the DPHC (D) IPC policy and the guidance published by the Department of Health and the British Dental Association.Providing dental hygiene treatment in line with their approved scope of practice as per GDC guidelines and in accordance with agreed patient group directive (PGD).Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the role requirements in further detail,Selection Process:The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.
At interview, you will be testedagainst the following Technical Skills and Behaviour:NHS Core NHSC1 CommunicationNHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People DevelopmentNHS Core NHSC4 Service ImprovementNHS Core NHSC5 QualityNHS Core NHSC6 Equality and DiversityDelivering at pacePlease ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships inthe CV section of the application form.Further Information: The sift will be completed within 5 working days of thevacancy closing date.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses forthe interview.All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to theCivil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwiseadvised) effective from the employment start date.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirementsbefore they can be appointed.
The level of security needed is security check.Requeststo work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, takinginto account business needs.Please note the salary will be pro-rata wherepart time hours are undertaken.Please copy and paste the link to our Youtube channel foradvice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answeringbehaviour based questions.
Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be basedon situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to thebehaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.If found successful for this position, you will be required to provideevidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B.
Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proofof your immunity, but your serologylevels will be required.
Failure toprovide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment beingwithdrawn.Applicants approaching graduation are eligible to apply forthis role, however they will need to obtain the full qualification andmembership requirements prior to commencing in post.
Should you have anyqueries concerning your eligibility, please contactThere is no requirement to deploy as this is met by ouruniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by ourpatients when based at home.The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home,excess fares or temporary transfer).
Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package,subject to eligibility.Weencourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated againstCOVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply.
Please see the attachedfurther information document for full details.Asa result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will onlyoffer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be businesscritical.
This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa.
It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship underthe points-based system.Shouldyou apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your applicationwill be rejected, and anyprovisional offer of employment withdrawn.This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veteransinitiative, TheCivil Service embraces diversity andpromotes equality of opportunity.
There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS)for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact .The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe andhealthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on thebenefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects ofsecond-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.
Under theSmoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobaccoproducts (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in theDefence working environment.
The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defencepersonnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MODpersonnel.
All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry ofDefence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at anumber of Defence Establishments.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully registered with the General Dental Council without conditions.
Experience Essential Knowledge of range of oral health procedures; acquired through training to degree level or to diploma level plus experience to degree equivalent level.
Provide a CV Essential Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question- you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
Please use double spacing where possible Registration Details Essential Please provide your membership registration number.
You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.