Job summary Here at Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel We are looking for a friendly and well organised Band 4 Registered Civilian Dental Nurse to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester. Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week.If you are interested then we would love to hear from you Benefits include: Access to the NHS pension scheme Inclusive working environment Free parking Dental Nurse Retention Recruitment Allowance (RRA) £1500 Per Annum (p/a) or Pro Rota when part time (p/t) General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed Continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities Reduced rate access to Gym and Pool for £2 PER YEAR Costa Coffee on site. Access to the Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops an on-line shopping Main duties of the job The successful candidates will be providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations. You will be maintaining the standard and cleanliness of the surgery and accommodation for which you are responsible, reporting any deficiencies in accordance with local protocols. 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 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £25,147 to £27,596 a year (pro-rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number K0003-24-0243 Job locations Merville Barracks Circular Road South Colchester CO2 7UT Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to: Ensuring the surgeries are prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordance with current regulations. Carrying out and recording daily maintenance, servicing and pre-user checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies. Ensuring a daily test radiograph is taken and processed with all findings reported in accordance with extant policies and signed off by a clinician or trained individual. Prepare, mix and handle dental materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions; adhering to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and Safety Data sheets. Ensure adequate stocks of consumable dental materials are available within the surgery, maintain an effective expiry list ensuring all expired materials are removed and replaced as required. All applicants must pay particular attention to the attached Terms of Reference, which outlines all the role requirements in detail, prior to applying for this post. This role attract a Dental Nurse Retention Recruitment Allowance (RRA) £1500 Per Annum (p/a) or Pro Rota when part time (p/t). General Dental Council Annual Retention Fee reimbursed. Selection Process Details The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form. Please make sure no personal details are included. At interview, you will be tested against the following NHS 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 & Diversity 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. 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. Additional 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. 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. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken. 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. The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility. 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. Consideration will be given to candidates from nationalities other than those outlined in the advert, only in exceptional circumstances and only where compliant with the Civil Service Nationality Rules. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1058926/civil-service-nationality-rules.pdf The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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, 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 contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteammod.gov.uk. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to: Ensuring the surgeries are prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordance with current regulations. Carrying out and recording daily maintenance, servicing and pre-user checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies. Ensuring a daily test radiograph is taken and processed with all findings reported in accordance with extant policies and signed off by a clinician or trained individual. Prepare, mix and handle dental materials in accordance with manufacturers instructions; adhering to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations and Safety Data sheets. Ensure adequate stocks of consumable dental materials are available within the surgery, maintain an effective expiry list ensuring all expired materials are removed and replaced as required. All applicants must pay particular attention to the attached Terms of Reference, which outlines all the role requirements in detail, prior to applying for this post. This role attract a Dental Nurse Retention Recruitment Allowance (RRA) £1500 Per Annum (p/a) or Pro Rota when part time (p/t). General Dental Council Annual Retention Fee reimbursed. Selection Process Details The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV.Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form. Please make sure no personal details are included. At interview, you will be tested against the following NHS 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 & Diversity 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. 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. Additional 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. 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. Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken. 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. The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility. 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. Consideration will be given to candidates from nationalities other than those outlined in the advert, only in exceptional circumstances and only where compliant with the Civil Service Nationality Rules. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1058926/civil-service-nationality-rules.pdf The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and 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, 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 contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcingteammod.gov.uk. Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate or NVQ in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing Level 3. Must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) plus must have one of the following 5 post registration qualifications: Oral Health Education Certificate; Dental Radiography Certificate; Orthodontic Dental Nursing certificate; Dental Nursing Sedation certificate; Special Care Dental Nursing certificate. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate or NVQ in Oral Health Care Dental Nursing Level 3. Must be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) plus must have one of the following 5 post registration qualifications: Oral Health Education Certificate; Dental Radiography Certificate; Orthodontic Dental Nursing certificate; Dental Nursing Sedation certificate; Special Care Dental Nursing certificate. 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. 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 Merville Barracks Circular Road South Colchester CO2 7UT Employer's website https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)