Band 4 Dental Nurse

Ministry Of Defence; Dreenhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization in Dreenhill is seeking a candidate to provide clinical and administrative support for dental care in Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) dental centres. This fixed-term role allows for flexible working conditions and offers various benefits including a recruitment and retention allowance, access to NHS pension, and opportunities for professional development. The position is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week until May 26.

Benefits

Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (£1500 per annum, pro-rata)

Access to the NHS pension scheme

On-call allowance, if applicable

Opportunity for Reward and Recognition (£250-£5000 per year)

Inclusive working environment

Discount fee for on-site fitness facilities

Free parking

Reimbursement of GDC Annual Fees

Paid holiday entitlement

Continuous professional development training

Career development training available

On-site free laundry for clinical clothing

Free clinical footwear

Defence Discount Card for shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Provide clinical support for dental care in Defence Primary Health Care.
• Deliver administrative support to enhance operational capability.
• Ensure adherence to NHS Standards and MoD policies.

Responsibilities

• Support provision of dental care in DPHC dental centres.
• Minimize dental morbidity on operations.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Contract and hours

This role is a fixed term appointment for 9 Months offering 37.5 hours per week until May 26. All requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually. The salary will be pro-rata where part-time hours are undertaken.

Rewards and Benefits

• Dental Nurse Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA) £1500 per annum (pro-rata)
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• On-call allowance, if applicable
• An opportunity to be considered for Reward and Recognition - £250-£5000 per year
• Inclusive working environment
• Discount fee to access on-site fitness facilities
• Free parking
• General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied
• Career development training available
• On-site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear
• Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and on-line shopping