Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

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.,

• 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
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  Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc in Dental Therapy.
• Registration with the General Dental Council (please include details on any current, spent, or impending restrictions to practice)., Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy as outlined in https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/dental-education/quality-assurance/approved-providers/dental-therapy-and-dental-hygiene
  
  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 our Chepstow dental centre. This site is a dual site location, and the successful candidate will be required to work at both Dental Centre Chepstow and Dental Centre Brecon. This role offers 21 hours per week spread across the following locations Wednesday in Chepstow, Thursday in Brecon and a half day Friday in Chepstow., 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., The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. 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.

As a valued member of the team, you will receive access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits:
• A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 pro rata
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• Inclusive working environment
• Discount fee to access on-site fitness facilities
• General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied
• Career development training available
• Free parking
• Restaurant
• Access to gymnasium
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could effect on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts., There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview nor any assistance with relocation allowances. The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role does not currently hold any line manager responsibilities, any changes in the future will be discussed and agreed upon with the employee. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-servicecode/the-civil-service-code. 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. Applicants approaching graduation are eligible to apply for this role, however they will need to obtain the full qualification and membership requirements prior tocommencingin post. Should you have any queries concerning your eligibility, please contactdbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excessfaresor temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility. 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. 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. We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles -,
• Current full General Dental Council registration including details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice. If not currently held, you will have to obtain this prior to commencing in post., A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, if required.
• Evidence of current practice as a registered dental hygienist.
• 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., A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, if required.
• Evidence of current practice as a registered dental hygienist.
• 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.