Job summary
Here at
Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated
organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.
Are you
looking for a captivating role working alongside the military, a role that
offers great benefits and opportunities for furthering your own career
development as well as being part of an excellent team!
We have a
wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed, and professional Civilian
Dental Practitioner (CDP) to join our Primary Health Care team here at dental
centre Bulford, Det 3 Dental GP, Ward BKS, Bulford Camp,
Salisbury, SP4 9AD.
This role is a
permanent position offering 37 hours per week, requests to work part-time or
job share will be considered, taking into accounts business needs, and the
salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken.
We offer the following employee benefits:
- General
Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
- Paid Annual
Leave (Pro Rata for part time)!
- A culture
encouraging inclusion and diversity
- On-Call
Allowance
- Access to pension scheme
- Regional
training days/Peer Review Days with free transport
- Continuous
professional development (CPD) training supplied
- Discounted
fee to access fitness facilities
- Free
laundry of clinical wear & Free Clinical footwear
- We
offer maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave
- Free
parking
Main duties of the job
A CDP is
responsible for providing clinical outputs, improving, and managing the dental
health and operational fitness of service personnel.
Within your
contracted 37 weekly hours, 2 hours may be attributed to nonclinical activities
including practice meetings, training, and personal administration.
Overall, your
aim is to maximise the deployability of the Population at Risk for whom you are
responsible.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities for the role include but
are not limited to:
-
Inspecting
all personnel for whom they are responsible at intervals in line with the
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines and providing
follow up treatment as required.
-
Work
collaboratively with professional colleagues and in the best interest of
patients.
-
Ensuring
that surgery management, documentation including consumable stores, the safe
custody of personal sensitive data and the maintenance of equipment is always
kept to a high standard.
-
Onward
referral of personnel to enhanced practitioners, specialists, or consultants
for treatment as appropriate
Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and
Person Specification prior to applying, which outlines the role requirements in
further detail.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles(https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles) and the selection at sift stage will be based on your CV application,
once copied and pasted onto your application.
Ensure you demonstrate that you
have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and
memberships in the CV section of the application form.
Show the
sift team why YOU are the one to hire!
At
interview, you will be evaluated against the following Behaviours:
-
Changing
and improving
-
Communicating
and influencing
-
Developing
Self and Others
-
Managing
a Quality Service
-
Delivering
at Pace
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing
date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Please copy and paste the link to see our Youtube channel for advice
preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour
based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on
situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the
behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.
https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide
evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your
vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be
required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed
must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
Additional Information:
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 security check.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are
undertaken.
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.
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.
The successful applicant will have contact with patients and
service users. In-line with the NHS England approach, MOD is in the process of making full vaccination a
condition of deployment for its healthcare workers employed across the UK. In
order to comply with our duty of care,
we require our staff to have the COVID vaccine and we will ask for proof of
vaccination status during the recruitment process. Please see the attached
further information document for full details.
The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from
those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your
application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans
initiative, Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans -
GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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 to
advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the
recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy
working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits
of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke
and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working
Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including
combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the
Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence
personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants
seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence
should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of
Defence Establishments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities for the role include but
are not limited to:
-
Inspecting
all personnel for whom they are responsible at intervals in line with the
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines and providing
follow up treatment as required.
-
Work
collaboratively with professional colleagues and in the best interest of
patients.
-
Ensuring
that surgery management, documentation including consumable stores, the safe
custody of personal sensitive data and the maintenance of equipment is always
kept to a high standard.
-
Onward
referral of personnel to enhanced practitioners, specialists, or consultants
for treatment as appropriate
Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and
Person Specification prior to applying, which outlines the role requirements in
further detail.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles(https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles) and the selection at sift stage will be based on your CV application,
once copied and pasted onto your application.
Ensure you demonstrate that you
have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and
memberships in the CV section of the application form.
Show the
sift team why YOU are the one to hire!
At
interview, you will be evaluated against the following Behaviours:
-
Changing
and improving
-
Communicating
and influencing
-
Developing
Self and Others
-
Managing
a Quality Service
-
Delivering
at Pace
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing
date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Please copy and paste the link to see our Youtube channel for advice
preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour
based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on
situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the
behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.
https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed
If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide
evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your
vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be
required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of
employment being withdrawn.
To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed
must be held in full, prior to submitting your application.
Additional Information:
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 security check.
Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are
undertaken.
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.
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.
The successful applicant will have contact with patients and
service users. In-line with the NHS England approach, MOD is in the process of making full vaccination a
condition of deployment for its healthcare workers employed across the UK. In
order to comply with our duty of care,
we require our staff to have the COVID vaccine and we will ask for proof of
vaccination status during the recruitment process. Please see the attached
further information document for full details.
The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
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. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from
those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your
application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans
initiative, Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans -
GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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 to
advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the
recruitment process, please contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy
working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits
of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke
and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working
Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including
combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the
Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence
personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants
seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence
should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of
Defence Establishments.
Person Specification
Provide a CV
Essential
- 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 as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
Registration details
Essential
- Please provide your membership registration.
- You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
- Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.
Registrations and Memberships
Essential
- Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council without conditions.
Experience
Desirable
- A background in military dentistry provision and primary dental care.
- A valid United Kingdom driving license, this is to enable travelling to and working from other local regional dental centres if requested.
- Evidence of currency with General Dental Council Continuous Professional Development requirements.
- Being prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
- Confidence in utilising Information Technology.
- Participate fully in the Civilian Dental Practitioners performance management and the Clinical Quality Assurance & Appraisal processes.
- Be ready to cover On-Call out of hours duties as part of a regional team, if required.
Qualifications
Essential
- To ensure patient safety, applicants are required to have maintain evidence of clinical currency undertaking operative primary dental care, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
- And either:
- Have undertaken Foundation Dentist Training (or have qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the National Health Service).
- OR Have evidence of adequate current clinical experience (either in the United Kingdom or abroad) to be able to practice independently
Person Specification
Provide a CV
Essential
- 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 as your application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist be included.
Registration details
Essential
- Please provide your membership registration.
- You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
- Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid membership registration number.
Registrations and Memberships
Essential
- Applicants must be fully registered with the General Dental Council without conditions.
Experience
Desirable
- A background in military dentistry provision and primary dental care.
- A valid United Kingdom driving license, this is to enable travelling to and working from other local regional dental centres if requested.
- Evidence of currency with General Dental Council Continuous Professional Development requirements.
- Being prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
- Confidence in utilising Information Technology.
- Participate fully in the Civilian Dental Practitioners performance management and the Clinical Quality Assurance & Appraisal processes.
- Be ready to cover On-Call out of hours duties as part of a regional team, if required.
Qualifications
Essential
- To ensure patient safety, applicants are required to have maintain evidence of clinical currency undertaking operative primary dental care, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
- And either:
- Have undertaken Foundation Dentist Training (or have qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the National Health Service).
- OR Have evidence of adequate current clinical experience (either in the United Kingdom or abroad) to be able to practice independently
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
