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 nurses make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at dental centre Abingdon.
This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week and all requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually. The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken.
Benefits
* Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) £1500 per annum (pro-rata)
* Access to the NHS pension scheme
* On-call allowance, if applicable
* Inclusive working environment
* Discount fee to access on-site fitness facilities
* Free parking
* General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
* Paid holiday entitlement
* Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied
* Career development training available
* On-site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear
* Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and on-line shopping
Main duties of the job
DPHC is a vibrant and fast paced organisation which aims to provide the very best primary healthcare to members of the Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. DPHC delivers a clinical service in accordance with NHS Standards and MoD policies. The primary purpose of the successful candidate will be to provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.
About us
Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel. Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants, and contractors, all working seamlessly together 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. With over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, it is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.
Pay & Benefits
* Band 4
* Salary £27,485 to £30,162 a year (pro rata for part time)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share
* Location: Dental Centre Abingdon, Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 6JB
Person Specification
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.
Registration and Memberships (Essential)
* Provide your membership registration number for the General Dental Council (GDC).
* State if you are nearing completion of your qualification and understand you will have to obtain GDC membership prior to starting in post.
* Ensure you include details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice.
Qualifications (Essential)
* National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate or National Vocational Qualification in Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3.
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