Overview
We are looking for a Locum Dental Hygienist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Lyneham Dental Centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire.
Work pattern: Monday - Friday (37.5 hours).
Pay Rate
PAYE – £31.87 per hour; Umbrella – £36.65 per hour.
Responsibilities
* Provide the Dental Officers with clinical and administrative support to deliver dental hygiene treatment, oral hygiene instruction, and education, and any other appropriate clinical procedure as prescribed by a Dental Officer toward improving and maintaining the oral health of entitled personnel.
* Undertake all activities described in the GDC Scope of Practice, performing work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided, in accordance with the Dental Auxiliary Regulations 1986 and the Dental Auxiliaries (amended) Regulations 1991.
* Ensure that not less than 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients.
* Comply with all Health and Safety Policy directives and legislation.
* Maintain own appointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between the Dental Officer and patients concerning appointments.
* Carry out preventive cross‑infection procedures, including sterilisation of instruments and materials in compliance with current legislation (HTM 01‑05) and best practice as described in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17.
* Manage the surgery to a high standard at all times with respect to cleanliness, equipment maintenance (including end‑of‑day), documentation, and security.
* Accurately record treatment in the integrated Electronic Health Records such as the Defence Medical Information Capability Programme (DMICP).
* Ensure that all periodontal patients and other risk categories entered on the IEHR are recalled for reviews and annual inspection appointments.
* Collect and promptly file FMed 271s of concern, reporting any appointment delays or FTAs to the Practice Manager, receptionist, or patient as appropriate.
* Carry out interim treatments (between dental examinations by the dentist) where the treatment intervals have been specified in the written prescription, in accordance with GDC rulings that apply to DHs working in general practice, community, or hospital service.
Essential Requirements
* Fully qualified hygienist registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
* Valid suitable indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
* Completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) covering medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography, and radiation protection.
* Trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures, practiced and tested at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and JSP 950 Leaflet 4‑6‑1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
* Undertaken additional health clearance checks required for clinicians performing Exposure‑Prone Procedures per Department of Health policy on health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV.
* Certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to Level 3 training.
Benefits
* Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model.
* Generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme.
* Flexibility of long‑ and short‑term assignments to suit availability.
* Free uniforms provided (if required).
* PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate required for the role.
* Free mandatory training.
* Access to an experienced consultant who will support throughout application and assignment.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours. MMP does not sponsor work visas.
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