Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse
The closing date is 27 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.
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 Bicester.
This 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‑rated where part‑time hours are undertaken.
As a valued member of the team you will receive access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits, including:
* Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) £1500 per annum (pro‑rated)
* Access to the NHS pension scheme
* On‑call allowance, if applicable
* An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition £250‑£5000 per year
* 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
* Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and online 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 (DPHC) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.
Job responsibilities
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 Nurse 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 sift stage will be based on your CV application, once copied, and pasted onto your application. Ensure you prove that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in your CV, max 3 pages.
At interview you will be assessed against the following:
Technical Skills:
* NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
* NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
* NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
* NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
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Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.
Additional information
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 application withdrawal.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
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 BPSS.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
Vaccination evidence for Hepatitis B: serology levels required; failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in withdrawal of the offer of employment.
Candidates not yet registered with the GDC may apply. However, if successful they must be registered with the GDC prior to starting.
No deployment is required; candidates will deliver continuity of care while based at home.
No relocation allowance assistance is offered.
Visa sponsorship: this role does not meet business‑critical category. We will not sponsor a visa.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) is available for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Contact for additional help or reasonable adjustments: dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk
Declaration of outside interests required for successful candidates.
Zero tolerance for unacceptable behaviours: bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate or NVQ in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing Level 3.
* Current full General Dental Council registration, with no conditions.
Experience
* Full UK driving licence or proof of engagement to obtain a full UK driving licence.
* Confidence in using information technology.
* Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties.
Provide a CV
* 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.
* Please use double spacing where possible.
Behaviour Statement
* Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years, or resigned or otherwise left a role but would have been dismissed for such gross misconduct because of an adverse decision, had you continued in that employment?
* Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.
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.
* Include details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice.
* Evidence of indemnity cover for general dental practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
£27,485 to £30,162 a year — per annum, pro‑rated for part time
Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)
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