Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

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 hygienists make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at dental centre Corsham and get ready to make a positive impact!

This part-time role offers 15.5 hours per week over days to be decided if successful at interview. All requests to work flexibly are considered, allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually.

When working part-time hours the salary shown will be pro-rata.

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)
• On-call allowance, if applicable
• Inclusive working environment
• Discount fee to access 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.

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in 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 the General Dental Council.
• Providing treatment in line with the scope of practice for dental hygienists as outlined in the General Dental Council publication Scope of Practice. Treatment should be delivered in line with professional guidelines e.g. BSP guidance, and in accordance with agreed patient group directive.
• Supporting the Senior Dental Officer and Practice manager with administrative functions, as required.
• Deliver elements of a dental treatment plan on prescription from a registered dentist in line with professional body guidance.
• Being familiar with the content of the Dental Emergency Resuscitation Kit (DERK), how to access it, how to use the components and be capable of carrying out Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if necessary, in support of patients and colleagues.

There are no expected Line Management responsibilities with this role, and any future changes will be discussed with the successful applicant at the time.

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.

Selection Process:

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles), and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.

The selection at sift stage will be based on your Curriculum Vitae, and at interview, tested against the following National Health Services (NHS) Technical Skills:

• NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
• NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement
• NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
• NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

Person Specification

Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and those approaching graduation are eligible to apply for this role, however they will need to obtain the full qualification and membership requirements prior to commencing in post. Should you have any queries concerning your eligibility, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk

Experience

• A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centre, 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.
• Confidence in using Information Technology.
• Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties when required.

Registrations and Memberships

• Current full General Dental Council registration.

Qualifications

• Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy as outlined in Dental therapy and dental hygiene (gdc-uk.org).

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 year Pro-rata for part time