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 civilian dental nurses make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at dental centre Halton and get ready to make a positive impact!
This post will be 37.5 hours a week and requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.
Benefits Include
* Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) £1500 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
* 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 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.
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.
The primary purpose of the successful candidate will be to provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
* Maintaining the standard and cleanliness of the surgery and accommodation for which you are responsible, reporting any deficiencies and following all local policies and protocols.
* Providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in DPHC dental centres, enhancing force generation and operational capability and minimising dental morbidity on operations.
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Nurse within DPHC.
Person Specification
* Please provide your membership registration number.
* Candidates who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) are eligible to apply for this vacancy. However, if found successful it is a requirement that you are registered with the GDC prior to starting in the post.
Qualifications
* National Examining Board for Dental Nurse (NEBDN) Certificate or National Vocational Qualification in Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3.
Registrations and Memberships
* General Dental Council (please include details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice).
Provide a CV
* 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.
* Please use double spacing where possible.
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)
£26,530 to £29,114 a year (pro rata for part time)
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