Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist
The closing date is 18 November 2025
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.
This role offers 15.5 hours per week. All requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually. This will be pro‑rated where part‑time hours are undertaken.
Benefits
* 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 on‑site fitness facilities
* Free parking
* General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
* Paid holiday entitlement
* On‑site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could affect the allowances that the post currently advertises attracts.
Main duties of the job
Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) is a vibrant and fast‑paced organisation which aims to provide the absolute best primary healthcare to members of the Armed Forces and other entitled personnel.
DPHC delivers a clinical service in accordance with NHS Standards and Ministry of Defence (MoD) policies.
You will primarily provide dental treatment, oral hygiene instruction and education, administration, enhancing force generation and operational capability and minimising dental morbidity on operations. While also providing, if requested, clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in other local DPHC sites or health fairs.
Job responsibilities
It is very important that you read the attached job description/person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Hygienist within DPHC.
Selection Process:
* The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
* The selection at application stage will be based on your CV application, copied and pasted onto your application. Maximum 3 pages.
* Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal.
* At interview you will be assessed via the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF):
o NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
o NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
o NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
o NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
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Additional Information:
* No reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview nor any assistance with relocation allowances.
* The salary will be pro‑rated where part‑time hours are undertaken.
* Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
* This role does not currently hold any line manager responsibilities; any changes in the future will be discussed and agreed upon with the employee.
* All employees joining the 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.
* If successful for this position, you will have to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer 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.
* We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
* This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
* Due to immigration rules, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points‑based system. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship.
* If you require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
* The Ministry of Defence embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
* If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact bscivperssgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
* Successful candidates shall declare any outside interests at the interview stage.
* The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, including bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation.
* The Ministry of Defence is committed to a smoke‑free working environment. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment.
* Further details on complaints procedure can be found in the attached Important Information document.
Person Specification
UK Registration
* Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the GDC and those approaching graduation are eligible to apply for this role; they must obtain the full qualification and membership requirements prior to beginning in post.
* For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Experience
* A full UK driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centre, if required.
* Evidence of current practice as a registered dental hygienist.
* Evidence of indemnity cover for general dental practice (personal professional indemnity encouraged).
* Evidence of currency with GDC Continuing 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 the "Provide a CV" question, max 3 pages.
* NOTE - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
* Make certain to refer to the essential criteria, as your application may be rejected if insufficient information is provided.
* Always use double spacing where possible.
Qualifications
* Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc in Dental Therapy.
* Current full General Dental Council registration including details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice.
Registration and Memberships
* Please provide your membership registration number for the 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.
* Ensure you include details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice.
Behaviour Statement
* Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years? Please respond with Yes or No.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time) *Pay Award pending
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