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.
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 Larkhill and get ready to make a positive impact!
This role is full-time and offers 37.5 hours a week, if successful at interview. All requests to work flexibly considered, allowing for business needs. The salary will be pro-rata for part-time work.
Benefits Include:
* A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro-rata)
* GDC (General Dental Council) Annual Retention Fee is reimbursed
* Regional training days & access to mandatory training provided
* On-site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear
* Paid annual leave entitlement
* Access to NHS pension scheme (once in role)
* Free on-site parking
* On-site reduced gym membership
Main duties of the job
Here at DPHC, we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our 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. While also providing, 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 Practice manager with administrative functions as required.
* Deliver elements of 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.
There are no expected Line Management responsibilities with this role; any future changes will be discussed with the successful applicant at the time.
Please read the attached job description/Terms of Reference and person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Hygienists within DPHC.
Person Specification
Registrations & Memberships
* Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), please include details on any current, spent, or impending restrictions to practice.
* 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.
Experience
* 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 required.
Qualifications
* Satisfactorily completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy or through experience to a degree level.
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.
Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)
£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, Pro rata for part time.
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