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 an excellent service in a friendly and encouraging environment.
When it comes to delivering outstanding patient care, our motivated MOD Dentists make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at dental centre Bicester and get ready to make a positive impact!
This role is a permanent full-time position offering 37 hours per week, however requests to work part-time or job share will be considered, taking into account business needs, and reviewed annually. The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken.
Please note that this role will be worked from both dental centre Bicester, St Georges Barracks, Arncott, Oxon, OX25 0PP for 3 days a week and at dental centre Brize Norton Carterton, Roman Way, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX for the remaining 2 days, which days in the week can be decided once the role is offered.
We are offering the following employee benefits:
* Free Parking
* Access to pension scheme
* Paid Annual leave (Pro-rata for part-time)
* Reduced membership fee to onsite Gym
* Laundry of clinical clothes and issue of clinical footwear
* Inclusive working environment
* Learning and development opportunities
Main duties of the job
Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel.
Overall, your aim is to maximise the deployability of the Population at Risk for whom you are responsible.
A MOD Dentist is responsible for providing clinical outputs, improving, and managing the dental health and operational fitness of service personnel.
Within your contracted 37 weekly hours, 2 hours may be attributed to non-clinical activities including practice meetings, training, and personal administration. The remainder of the contracted hours are to be utilised to provide clinical outputs and work will be directed towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of personnel for whom you are responsible.
Job responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Inspecting all personnel for whom they are responsible at intervals in accordance with The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and providing follow-up treatment as required.
* Work collaboratively with professional colleagues and in the best interest of patients.
* Ensuring that surgery management, documentation including consumable stores, the safe custody of personal sensitive data and the maintenance of equipment is always kept to a high standard.
* Onward referral of personnel to enhanced practitioners, specialists, or consultants for treatment as appropriate.
Please pay particular attention to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, which outlines the role requirements in further detail.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following Behaviours:
* Changing and Improving
* Communicating and influencing
* Developing self and others
* Managing a quality service
* Delivering at pace
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
All employees joining the 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.
Person Specification
Experience
* To ensure patient safety, applicants are required to maintain evidence of clinical currency undertaking operative primary dental care, specifically a minimum of 2 clinical sessions per week over the last 15 months.
Registrations and Memberships
* Full registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) without conditions. Please provide your membership registration number.
Qualifications
* Have undertaken Foundation Dentist Training (or have qualified before foundation training became compulsory in the National Health Service). OR Have evidence of adequate current clinical experience (either in the United Kingdom or abroad) to be able to practice independently.
Additional Information
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)
Address: St Georges Barracks, Arncott, Oxon, OX25 0PP
Employer's website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
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