Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

UK Ministry of Defence; Benson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking a Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist to join their team across England and Wales. This role entails providing high-quality dental hygiene services, maintaining patient records, and engaging in continuous professional development. Successful candidates will enjoy attractive perks like an NHS pension scheme and access to CPD training.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Discounted fitness facilities

Free parking & laundry of clinical wear

Paid holiday entitlement

Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied

Career development training available

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Experience working in dental practices preferred.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygiene services to patients.
• Maintain patient records and ensure compliance with clinical governance.
• Assist in the training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Dental Hygiene Diploma

Job description

Dental Centre RAF Benson, Wallingford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX10 6EN

Job Summary

The Ministry of Defence now advertises for a Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist position based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.

Job Description

Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs.

To view and apply for this vacancy please see the link and apply section below.

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Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each role can be found on NHS Jobs.

To view and apply for this vacancy please see the link and apply section below.

You will need to register for an account on NHS Jobs to apply. You will also be able to set up notifications based on your preferred location, keeping you fully informed when new vacancies are advertised.

Person specification

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• A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 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 & laundry of clinical wear
• 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 an on-line shopping
  
  

Selection process details

Please apply using the following link: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/K0003-25-0242

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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