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 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 Benson!
This permanent role offers
37.5 hours per week and all requests to work flexibly will be considered,
allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually.
Benefits Include
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)
- Access to the
NHS pension scheme
- An opportunity to
be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year
- 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
- Continuous
professional development (CPD) training supplied
- Career
development training available
- On-site free
laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear
- Defence
Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and on-line shopping
Main duties of the job
Defence Primary
Healthcare (DPHC) is a vibrant and fast paced organisation which aims to
provide the absolute best primary healthcare to members of the Armed Forces and
other entitled personnel.
DPHC delivers a
clinical service in accordance with National Health Services (NHS) Standards and Ministry of Defence (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.
About us
Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an
inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our
entitled personnel.
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 distinct
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
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.
There are no expected Line Management responsibilities
with this role, and any future changes will be discussed with the successful
applicant at the time.
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 via the NHS Knowledge
and Skills Framework (KSF):
-
NHS Core NHSC1 - Communication
-
NHS Core NHSC2 - Personal & People Development
-
NHS Core NHSC5 - Quality
-
NHS Core NHSC6 - Equality and Diversity
When choosing your Technical Skills examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences.
Applicants 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
Additional Information
The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are
undertaken.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses
for the interview.
Please note that if a successful applicant is called forward for interview but cannot attend the date or time issued, while all attempts will be made to work with applicants the choice to change dates or times is not always possible.
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.
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.
If successful for this position, you will have 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 needed.
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.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation
allowances.
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 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.
We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles -https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitmentprinciples/.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-agreat-place-to-work-for-veterans .
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or
reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contactDBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk
For details on our complaints procedure, please see the
Important Information document attached.
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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors, and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants looking for, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at several Defence Establishments.
Job description
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
Hygienist within DPHC.
There are no expected Line Management responsibilities
with this role, and any future changes will be discussed with the successful
applicant at the time.
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 via the NHS Knowledge
and Skills Framework (KSF):
-
NHS Core NHSC1 - Communication
-
NHS Core NHSC2 - Personal & People Development
-
NHS Core NHSC5 - Quality
-
NHS Core NHSC6 - Equality and Diversity
When choosing your Technical Skills examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences.
Applicants 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
Additional Information
The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are
undertaken.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses
for the interview.
Please note that if a successful applicant is called forward for interview but cannot attend the date or time issued, while all attempts will be made to work with applicants the choice to change dates or times is not always possible.
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.
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.
If successful for this position, you will have 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 needed.
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.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation
allowances.
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 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.
We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles -https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitmentprinciples/.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-agreat-place-to-work-for-veterans .
If you need to advise us that you need additional help or
reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contactDBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk
For details on our complaints procedure, please see the
Important Information document attached.
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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors, and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants looking for, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at several Defence Establishments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy as outlined Dental therapy and dental hygiene (gdc-uk.org)
Provide a CV
Essential
- Ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
- Copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question. 'Provide a CV' Max 3 pages.
- NOTE - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Make certain 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 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.
Experience
Essential
- Current full General Dental Council registration with no current, spent, or impending restrictions to practice.
- If not currently held, you will have to obtain this prior to commencing in post.
Desirable
- A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, 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.
- Be prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
- Confidence in using Information Technology.
- Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties when needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy as outlined Dental therapy and dental hygiene (gdc-uk.org)
Provide a CV
Essential
- Ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
- Copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question. 'Provide a CV' Max 3 pages.
- NOTE - you will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
- Make certain 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 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.
Experience
Essential
- Current full General Dental Council registration with no current, spent, or impending restrictions to practice.
- If not currently held, you will have to obtain this prior to commencing in post.
Desirable
- A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, 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.
- Be prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
- Confidence in using Information Technology.
- Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties when needed.
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).
