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, we are intent on providing excellent care in a friendly and encouraging environment.
This part-time role offers 15 hours per week, and the salary will be pro-rata.
Benefits Include:
* A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro rata)
* Access to the NHS pension scheme
* On-call allowance, if applicable
* Inclusive working environment
* Discount fee to access fitness facilities
* Free parking & laundry of clinical wear
* 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 discounts in many shops and online shopping
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. You will primarily provide dental treatment, oral hygiene instruction and education, administration, enhancing force generation and operational capability, and minimising dental morbidity on operations.
Job Responsibilities:
* Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in core subjects as recommended by the General Dental Council.
* Providing treatment in line with the scope of practice for dental hygienists.
* Supporting the Senior Dental Officer and Practice Manager with administrative functions, as required.
* Delivering elements of a dental treatment plan on prescription from a registered dentist.
* Being familiar with the Dental Emergency Resuscitation Kit (DERK) and capable of carrying out Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy.
Experience:
* A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centre, if required.
* Evidence of indemnity cover for general dental practice.
* Evidence of currency with GDC Continued Professional Development requirements.
* Confidence in using Information Technology.
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr