Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

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 offers 37.5 hours per week and all requests to work full time, part time or flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs.

Benefits Include:

• A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro rata)
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• On-call allowance, if applicable
• Discount fee to access fitness facilities
• Free parking & laundry of clinical wear
• General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
• Paid holiday entitlement
• On-site free laundry for clinical clothing and free clinical footwear

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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 Senior Dental Officer and 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.

It is important that you read the attached job description and person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Hygienist within DPHC.

Person SpecificationRegistrations & Memberships

• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC), please include details on any current, spent, or impending restrictions to practice.
• Candidates who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the GDC are eligible to apply for this vacancy. However, successful applicants must be registered with the GDC prior to commencement of work, failure to be registered at that time will result in cancelling of the job offer.

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, as outlined Dental therapy and dental hygiene (gdc-uk.org).

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, Pro rata for part time.

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