Job summary We are Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) and we are searching for a professional, motivated Band 5 Dental Hygienists to join our encouraging and friendly team at Dental Centre Chester at Dale Barracks. DPHC is an inclusive and dedicated organisation working hard to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel The role of DPHC is to provide and commission a safe, effective, and efficient healthcare service for entitled personnel contributing to the maximisation of Service personnel fit for task as agreed with the single Services. Are you confident, reliable and resourceful? Do you have a good work ethic, excellent communication skills and want to deliver the best care and education to your patients? Can you bring a positive contribution to our team culture at Chester? If so, we would love to hear from you This is a part time role, offering 15.5 hours per week. You will feel valued as a Dental Hygienist within DPHC, receiving access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits including: Access to gymnasium Free Parking On site refreshment facility including Costa Coffee and a restaurant NHS Pension Inclusive working environment Learning and development opportunities A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro rata) will be offered to the successful candidate. Main duties of the job As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in DPHC dental centres (DC), to improve force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about this opportunity. 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. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £28,407 to £34,581 a year pro-rata for part time. Pay Award Pending Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number K0003-24-0254 Job locations Dental Centre Chester Dale Barracks Liverpool Road Chester CH2 4BD Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include but are not limited to: Ensuring their surgery is prepared appropriately for the days patients. Maintaining the standard and cleanliness of the surgery and accommodation for which they are responsible, reporting any deficiencies in accordance with local protocols. Working collaboratively with professional colleagues and in the best interests of patients. Carrying out dental work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided. Managing the patient appointment system as required. Accurately recording treatment on each patients electronic health records. Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which outlines the role requirements in further detail. Selection Process: The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following Technical Skills: NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication 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 Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form. Further Information: The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview. 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. Please copy and paste the link to 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. 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. 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 w e 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, 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 contactdbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteammod.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 will include but are not limited to: Ensuring their surgery is prepared appropriately for the days patients. Maintaining the standard and cleanliness of the surgery and accommodation for which they are responsible, reporting any deficiencies in accordance with local protocols. Working collaboratively with professional colleagues and in the best interests of patients. Carrying out dental work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided. Managing the patient appointment system as required. Accurately recording treatment on each patients electronic health records. Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which outlines the role requirements in further detail. Selection Process: The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following Technical Skills: NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication 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 Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form. Further Information: The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview. 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. Please copy and paste the link to 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. 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. 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 w e 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, 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 contactdbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteammod.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. Qualifications Essential Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc in Dental Therapy Registration with the General Dental Council 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. 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. Qualifications Essential Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc in Dental Therapy Registration with the General Dental Council 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. 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). Employer details Employer name Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services) Address Dental Centre Chester Dale Barracks Liverpool Road Chester CH2 4BD Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)