Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)
Are you looking to work in a modern, patient-focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development? At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), 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 Lyneham and get ready to make a positive impact!
This role offers 37.5 hours per week and applications from part-time or job share to cover these hours are welcome. All requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs. The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken.
Main duties of the job
DPHC is a vibrant and fast-paced organisation which aims to provide the very best primary healthcare to members of the Armed Forces and other entitled personnel. DPHC delivers a clinical service in accordance with NHS Standards and 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. You will also provide, if requested, clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in other local DPHC sites or health fairs.
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in the core subjects 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 General Dental Council.
* Providing treatment in line with the scope of practice for dental hygienists as outlined in the General Dental Council publication Scope of Practice. Treatment should be delivered in line with professional guidelines e.g. BSP guidance, and in accordance with agreed patient group directive.
* Supporting the Senior Dental Officer and Practice Manager with administrative functions, as required.
* Deliver elements of a dental treatment plan on prescription from a registered dentist in line with professional body guidance.
* Being familiar with the content of the Dental Emergency Resuscitation Kit (DERK), how to access it, how to use the components and be capable of carrying out Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if necessary, in support of patients and colleagues.
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.
Person Specification
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
* Inclusive working environment
* Discounted fee to access fitness facilities
* Free parking
* General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
* Paid holiday entitlement
* On-site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear
* Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and online shopping
Please ensure that you demonstrate you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in your CV. The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date, depending on Bank Holidays. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
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 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.
Qualifications
* 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)
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate. 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.
Applicants approaching graduation are eligible to apply, however, if found successful it is a requirement to obtain the full qualification and membership requirements prior to commencing in post.
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.
Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)
£29,970 to £36,483 a year (Pro rata for part time)
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