Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Job summary At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive,dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitledpersonnel.Are you a Band5 Civilian Dental Hygienist looking for an excitingrole, working alongside the military, which offers numerous benefits andopportunities?
If the answer is yes, then we are looking to appoint aprofessional and patient focused individual with a strong commitment toproviding a high quality service to work within our friendly and welcoming teamat Beacon Barracks, Stafford.The vacant post is full time working hrs per week.
Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, takinginto account business needs.Could this be the role for you?
If so, we'd love to hearfrom you!BenefitsAccess to learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityRetention Allowance (RRA) £5,750 per annum, pro rataGeneral Dental Council (GDC) registration reimbursementNHS PensionFree ParkingAccess to GymCosta CoffeeSubway Main duties of the job To provideclinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in DefencePrimary Healthcare (DPHC) dental centres (DC), to enhance force generation andoperational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.
About us Our success depends on our people our Whole Force regular andreservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, workingtogether seamlessly to deliver for us.Our civil servants are a central part of this Whole Force,developing strategy, making policy, supporting ministerial decision-making andParliamentary processes.
In fact, with over 2,000 different roles workingacross 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join oneof the largest, most exciting departments in government.The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retainingpeople from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways ofworking as the norm.
We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave ofup to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn anddevelop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individualand part of a team.If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or bebetter, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before.
Let'ssee where your future will take you, together.
Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:Ensuretheir surgery is prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordancewith current regulations.Ensuretheir surgery is prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordancewith current regulations.Carry out dental work under the direction of aregistered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing thecourse of treatment to be provided.Cleanand sterilise all equipment in accordance with Defence Primary Healthcare.Manage the patient appointment system asrequired and accurately recorded treatment on each patientselectronic health records.Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties required by Civilian Dental Hygienist.Additional InformationThe Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.
Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use ofall tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment.
The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel.
All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date.
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.Please be advised that the Department is conducting areview of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowancesthat the post currently being advertised attracts.All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
The level of security needed is security check.Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.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.Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B.
Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required.
Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.Applicants 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 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.The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.
At interview, you will be tested against the following Technical Skills:NHS Core - NHSC1 - CommunicationNHS Core - NHSC2 - Personal & People DevelopmentNHS Core - NHSC3 - Health, Safety & SecurityNHS Core - NHSC 4 - Service ImprovementNHS Core - NHSC5 - QualityNHS Core - NHSC6 - Equality and DiversityThe 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.We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply.
Please see the attached further information document for full details.As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
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 under the points-based system.Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes 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 .
Person Specification Registration Details Essential Please provide your membership registration number.
Applicants 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 Qualifications Essential Current full General Dental Council (GDC) registration Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc in Dental Therapy 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.
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