Job summary
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 an excellent service in a friendly and encouraging
environment.
When it comes
to delivering outstanding patient care, our motivated MOD Dentists make all the
difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the
wonderful team at dental centre Warminster and get ready to make a positive
impact!
This role is
a permanent part-time position offering 37 hours per week, requests to work
part-time or job share will be considered, taking into accounts business needs,
and reviewed annually.
The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken.
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 camp fitness
facilities
- Free laundry of clinical wear &
Free Clinical footwear
- We
offer maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave
- Free parking
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.
Main duties of the job
Here at
Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated
organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.
Our MOD
Dentists aim is to maximise the deployability of the Population at Risk, providing
clinical outputs, improving, and managing the dental health and operational
fitness of service personnel for whom they are responsible for.
Within your
contracted 37 weekly hours, 2 hours may be attributed to nonclinical activities
including practice meetings, training, and personal administration. The remainder of the contracted hours
are to be utilised to provide clinical outputs and work will be directed
towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel
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
The duties and responsibilities of 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/Terms of Reference and
person specification prior to applying,
which outlines the role requirements in further detail.
Selection Process Details
This
vacancy is using Success Profiles (in links), 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.
Additional Information
Please note
that 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.
To be eligible
to be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be
held in full, prior to submitting your application.
This role may
hold Line management responsibilities, this will be discussed and decided on
once in post.
There
will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Access
to the CS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
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.
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards
of behaviour expected of civil servants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code.
Please
copy and paste the following link to our YouTube channel for on 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.
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
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.
We
encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached
further information document for full details.
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.
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.
For
our complaints procedure, please refer to the Important Information document
attached.
This
vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative,https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of 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/Terms of Reference and
person specification prior to applying,
which outlines the role requirements in further detail.
Selection Process Details
This
vacancy is using Success Profiles (in links), 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.
Additional Information
Please note
that 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.
To be eligible
to be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be
held in full, prior to submitting your application.
This role may
hold Line management responsibilities, this will be discussed and decided on
once in post.
There
will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Access
to the CS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
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.
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards
of behaviour expected of civil servants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code.
Please
copy and paste the following link to our YouTube channel for on 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.
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
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.
We
encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached
further information document for full details.
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.
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.
For
our complaints procedure, please refer to the Important Information document
attached.
This
vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative,https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
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.
Person Specification
Registrations and Memberships
Essential
- Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) without conditions.
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.
- Please use double spacing where possible.
Registration Details
Essential
- Please provide your membership registration number.
- 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.
Additional Criteria
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
- 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.
- To ensure patient safety, applicants are required to have maintained evidence of clinical currency undertaking operative primary dental care, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
Person Specification
Registrations and Memberships
Essential
- Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) without conditions.
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.
- Please use double spacing where possible.
Registration Details
Essential
- Please provide your membership registration number.
- 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.
Additional Criteria
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
- 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.
- To ensure patient safety, applicants are required to have maintained evidence of clinical currency undertaking operative primary dental care, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
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).
