Job Summary
Are you looking to work in a modern, patient-focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development? At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), 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 Corsham!
This role is a permanent part-time position offering 15.5 hours per week, and the salary will be pro-rata when part-time hours are undertaken.
As a valued member of the team you will receive access to outstanding employee benefits, including:
1. A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro rata)
2. Access to the NHS pension scheme
3. On-call allowance, if applicable
4. Inclusive working environment
5. Discount fee to access fitness facilities
6. Free parking & laundry of clinical wear
7. General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
8. Paid holiday entitlement
9. Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied
10. Career development training available
11. Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and on-line shopping
Main Duties of the Job
DPHC is a vibrant and fast-paced organisation which aims to provide the absolute 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.
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.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Supporting the Senior Dental Officer and Practice manager with administrative functions, as needed.
4. Deliver elements of a dental treatment plan on prescription from a registered dentist in line with professional body guidance.
5. 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.
6. Be prepared to travel to and work from other centres, if required, in line with contracts and policy.
Selection Process:
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV, and at interview, tested against the following NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF):
1. NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
2. NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
3. NHS Core NHSC3 Health, Safety & Security
4. NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
5. NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity
Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form. Add as much relevant information to your application to show your skills and experience to the sifting team, let them know what you can offer this role.
Additional Information:
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
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