Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse

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Job summary

We are Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) and we are looking for a hardworking, committed Civilian Dental Nurse to join our supportive and welcoming team here at RM Lympstone.

We are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week and is only available as a Full Time post.

Being part of the Civil Service entitles you to a wide range of fantastic benefits. Including flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave allowance and attractive pension options.

- 25 days holiday a year, growing one day a year to 30 days after five years (pro rata)
- A competitive remuneration package
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- Free on-site parking
- Access to on-site fitness facilities
- On-site dining facilities and coffee shop
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

Main duties of the job

The primary purpose of the role is to provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in DPHC (D) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations. The primary location of this position will be RM Lympstone.

About us

Our success depends on our people, our Whole Force regular and reservist military, civil servants and contractors, all working as one, working together seamlessly 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. In fact, with over 2,000 different roles working across 650 sites around the world, now really is an excellent time to join one of the largest, most exciting departments in government.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to attracting and retaining people from across the full range of backgrounds and enabling flexible ways of working as the norm. We offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

In return, you can expect a department that helps you learn and develop that recognises your expertise and contribution, both as an individual and part of a team.

If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£23,949 to £26,282 a year *Pay award pending

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0003-23-0158

Job locations

Commando Training Centre

Exmouth Road

Lympstone

Exmouth

Devon

EX8 5AR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

Undertake CPD in the core subject 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 GDC.
Maintain immunological protection against Hepatitis B in accordance with current guidelines, advising the line manager of any change to immunological status.
Be aware of the duty of confidentiality placed upon the DNs by the GDC and understand the action that must be taken to protect patients confidentiality in accordance with the GDCs Principles of Patient Confidentiality document including the 9 Caldicott principles.
At all times, whether at work or away from the work place, act and behave in a professional manner that will not bring the profession or Armed Forces into disrepute.
Ensure their surgeries are prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordance with current regulations.
Carry out and record daily maintenance, servicing and pre-use checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.
Taking responsibility for coordinating Initial Dental Inspections (IDIs) for Royal Marine Recruits, Bandsmen and Officer Cadets undertaking training at Commando Training Centre, including any subsequent treatment that is required. They will liaise closely with training teams to ensure the timely organisation and completion of treatment within a rapidly changing programme.
Using Microsoft Excel to create and manage patient treatment spreadsheets, maintaining oversight of recruit statistics and using these to collate quarterly returns for Project MOLAR.

For full details of the duties and responsibilities of the role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Further Information

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the NHS Technical Skills listed below.

- NHS Core NHSC1 Communication

- NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development

- NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security

- NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement

- NHS Core NHSC5 Quality

- NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

Please ensure the required skills, qualifications and memberships are demonstrated in your CV and saved under your name prior to submitting your application.Essential Criteria include:

- National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate or NVQ in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing Level 3.

- Must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).

Candidates who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) are eligible to apply for this vacancy. However, if found successful it is a requirement that you are registered with the GDC prior to starting in the post.

Due to COVID 19, there is now a requirement for dental clinical staff to be fit tested for a FFP3 mask, which has to be worn when managing a patient who is undergoing an aerosol generating procedure (AGP). The successful candidate will be fit tested prior to commencing employment.

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

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

Consideration will be given to candidates from nationalities other than those outlined in the advert, only in exceptional circumstances and only where compliant with the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1058926/civil-service-nationality-rules.pdf

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Failure to provide evidence of your immunity 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.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply.

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.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS)for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. For more information copy and paste the following in to your browser or search gov.uk: Making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

Undertake CPD in the core subject 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 GDC.
Maintain immunological protection against Hepatitis B in accordance with current guidelines, advising the line manager of any change to immunological status.
Be aware of the duty of confidentiality placed upon the DNs by the GDC and understand the action that must be taken to protect patients confidentiality in accordance with the GDCs Principles of Patient Confidentiality document including the 9 Caldicott principles.
At all times, whether at work or away from the work place, act and behave in a professional manner that will not bring the profession or Armed Forces into disrepute.
Ensure their surgeries are prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordance with current regulations.
Carry out and record daily maintenance, servicing and pre-use checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.
Taking responsibility for coordinating Initial Dental Inspections (IDIs) for Royal Marine Recruits, Bandsmen and Officer Cadets undertaking training at Commando Training Centre, including any subsequent treatment that is required. They will liaise closely with training teams to ensure the timely organisation and completion of treatment within a rapidly changing programme.
Using Microsoft Excel to create and manage patient treatment spreadsheets, maintaining oversight of recruit statistics and using these to collate quarterly returns for Project MOLAR.