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Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist
The closing date is 01 July 2025
Are you looking to work in a modern, patient-focuseddental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development? AtDefence Primary Healthcare, we are intent on providing excellent care in a friendlyand encouraging environment.
When it comes to delivering outstanding patient care, ourmotivated dental hygienists make all the difference. We know just how valuableyour skills are, so come join the wonderful team at dental centre Lyneham
This role is a permanent full-time position offering 37.5hours per week, however, requests to work condensed hours, part-time orjob-share will be considered, taking into account business needs and this willbe reviewed annually.
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)
* Access to the NHS pension scheme
* On-call allowance, if applicable
* Inclusive working environment
* Discount fee to access fitness facilities
* Free parking & laundry of clinical wear
* General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
* Paid holiday entitlement
* Career Development training available
* On-site free laundry for clinical clothing and free clinical footwear.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could effect on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Main duties of the job
DPHC is a vibrant and fast paced organisation which aimsto provide the absolute best primary healthcare to members of the Armed Forcesand other entitled personnel.
DPHC delivers a clinical service in accordance with NHSStandards and MoD policies.
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 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 responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Undertaking Continuous Professional Developmentin 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 theGeneral Dental Council.
Providing treatment in line with the scope ofpractice for dental hygienists as outlined General Dental Council publicationScope of Practice. Treatment should be delivered in line with professionalguidelines e.g. BSP guidance, and in accordance with agreed patient groupdirective.
Supporting the Senior Dental Officer andPractice manager with administrative functions, as needed.
Deliver elements of a dental treatment plan onprescription from a registered dentist in line with professional body guidance.
Being familiar of the content of the DentalEmergency Resuscitation Kit (DERK), how to access it, how to use the componentsand be capable of carrying out Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ifnecessary, in support of patients and colleagues.
Be prepared to travel to and work from othercentres, if required, in line with contracts and policy.
It is important that you read the attached job description and person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Hygienist within DPHC.
There are no expected Line Management responsibilitieswith this role, and any future changes will be discussed with the successfulapplicant at the time.
Selection Process:
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who aresuccessful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarationswill be discussed with successful candidates following the interview processand before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests maynot be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority ofcases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken toensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential,perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
The sift will be completed within 10 working days of thevacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
The Selection at sift stage will be based on your CVapplication, once copied, and pasted onto your application. Ensure you provethat you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, andmemberships in your CV, max 3 pages.
At interview you will be assessed via the NHS Knowledgeand Skills Framework (KSF):
* NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
* NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
* NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
* NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
Additional Information
The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours areundertaken.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expensesfor the interview.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards ofbehaviour expected of civil servants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-servicecode/the-civil-service-code.
Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yetregistered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and those approachinggraduation are eligible to apply for this role, however they will need toobtain the full qualification and membership requirements prior to beginning inpost. Should you have any queries concerning your eligibility, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk.
All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new tothe Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unlessotherwise advised) effective from the employment start date. Successfulcandidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.The level of security needed is security check.
If successful for this position, you will have to provideevidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of yourvaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be needed.Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employmentbeing withdrawn.
Please note that if a successful applicant is calledforward for interview but cannot attend the date or time issued, while allattempts will be made to work with applicants the choice to change dates ortimes is not always possible.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to befully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply.Please see the attached further information document for full details.
There 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.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocationallowances.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safeand healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them onthe benefits 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 bepermitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptionsare in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force andincludes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors, and other non-MODpersonnel. All applicants looking for, considering, or accepting employmentwith the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it isalready in place at several Defence Establishments.
We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition,as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles -
https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitmentprinciples/.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work forVeterans initiative, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-agreat-place-to-work-for-veterans.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration ruleswhich 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 business critical. This role does not meetthat category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open toapplications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-basedsystem.
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 promotesequality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) forcandidates with 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 contact bscivperssgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
For details on our complaints procedure, please see theImportant Information document attached.
Person Specification
Registration and Memberships
* Please provide your membership registration number for the General Dental Council (GDC).
* Please state if you are nearing completion of your qualification and understand you will have to obtain GDC membership prior to starting in post.
Experience
* 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 needed.
Provide a CV
* Ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
* Copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question, 'Provide a CV' max 3 pages.
* NOTE - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
* Make certain to refer to the essential criteria, where applicable, as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
Qualifications
* Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy as outlined Dental therapy and dental hygiene (gdc-uk.org).
* Current full General Dental Council registration. If not currently held, you will have to obtain this prior to commencing in post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)
£29,970 to £36,483 a yearPer Annum (Pro-Rata for part time) *Pay award pending
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