Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Job summary 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 dental hygienists make all the difference.
We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at Shorncliffe dental centre and get ready to make a positive impact!This role is full-time and offers hours a week, if successful at interview.
All requests to work flexibly considered, allowing for business needs.
The salary will be pro-rata for part-time work.Benefits Include:As a valued member of the team, you will receive access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits, including:A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro-rata)Regional training days & access to mandatory training providedContinuous professional development (CPD) training suppliedOn-site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwearPaid annual leave entitlementAccess to NHS pension scheme (once in role)Free- on -site parkingOn-site reduced gym membershipPlease be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Main duties of the job Here at DPHC, we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.You will primarily provide dental treatment, oral hygieneinstruction and education, administration, enhancing force generation andoperational capability and minimising dental morbidity on operations.
Whilealso providing, if requested, clinical and administrative support for theprovision of dental care in other local DPHC sites or health fairs.
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 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in the core subjects of medical emergencies, Infection Prevention Control (IPC), disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection, legal and ethical issues, and handling complaints, as recommended by the General Dental Council.
Providing treatment in line with the scope of practice for dental hygienists as outlined in the General Dental Council publication 'Scope of Practice'.
Treatment should be delivered in line with professional guidelines BSP guidance, and in accordance with agreed patient group directive.Supporting the Practice manager with administrative functions as required.Deliver elements of dental treatment plan on prescription from a registered dentist in line with professional body guidance.Being familiar of the content of the Dental Emergency Resuscitation Kit (DERK), how to access it, how to use the components and be capable of carrying out Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if necessary, in support of patients and colleagues.There are no expected Line Management responsibilities with this role, any future changes will be discussed with the successful applicant at the time.Please read the attached Terms of Reference prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Hygienists within DPHC.Selection Process DetailsThe selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.
At interview, you will be tested against the following National Health Service (NHS) Technical Skills:NHS Core NHSC1 Communication NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement NHS Core NHSC5 QualityThe 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.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.Additional InformationAll 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 mustmeet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
The level ofsecurity needed is security check.Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and those approaching graduation are eligible to apply for this role, however they will need to obtain the full qualification and membership requirements prior to commencing in post.
Should you have any queries concerning your eligibility, please contact Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the requiredskills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV sectionof the application form.
Please make sure no personal details are included and add as much relevant information to your application to show your skills and experience to the sifting team, let them know what youcan offer this role.Please see the link to our Youtube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour based questions.
Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.If found successful for this position, you will be requiredto provide evidence of your immunity in Hepatitis B.
Please note that evidenceof your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levelswill be required.
Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in theoffer of employment being withdrawn.There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to thesuccessful candidate.This post does not offer any assistance with relocationallowances.The successful applicant will have contact with patients andservice users.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to takesignificant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, patients andservice users.
MOD policy remains aligned with the government position thatvaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others from the risk ofgetting seriously ill/dying from COVID-19 and reducing the risk of spreadingCOVID-19 to others.
We therefore encourage all our employees and prospectiveones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that mayapply.
Detail concerning the options available for vaccination againstCOVID-19, along with information on risks and side effects is available from:Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines - NHS ( to enable individuals tomake an informed decision.As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules whichcame into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offersponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where arole has been deemed to be business critical.
This role does not meet thatcategory and we will not sponsor a visa.
It is therefore NOT open to applicationsfrom those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.Should you apply for this role and be found to requiresponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer ofemployment withdrawn.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equalityof opportunity.
There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidateswith disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.If you need to advise us that you need additional help orreasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please Person Specification Registrations & Memberships Essential Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), please include details on any current, spent, or impending restrictions to practice.
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.
Experience Desirable A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, if required.
Evidence of indemnity cover for general dental practice (candidates are strongly encouraged to have personal professional indemnity).
Evidence of currency with GDC Continued Professional Development requirements.
Be prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
Confidence in using Information Technology.
Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties when required.
Qualifications Essential Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy or through experience to a degree level.
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