Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Ministry Of Defence; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A government health organization is seeking a dental hygienist to provide care in a patient-focused practice. Responsibilities include delivering dental treatments and educating patients on oral hygiene. The role allows for flexible working hours, emphasizing professional development in a supportive environment. Join this dedicated team to make a significant impact on the health of military personnel.

Benefits

Market Skills Supplement of £5,750

Access to NHS pension scheme

On-call allowance

Discounted fitness facility access

Free parking

Reimbursed GDC fees

Paid holiday entitlement

CPD training supplied

Career development training available

On-site free laundry for clinical clothing

Free clinical footwear

Qualifications

• Experience in dental treatment and care.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and flexible work environment.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous training.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental treatment to military personnel.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices.
• Support administrative tasks related to dental care.

Skills

Patient care

Oral hygiene instruction

Administration skills

Tools

General Dental Council registration

Job description

Defence Primary Healthcare (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 National Health Services (NHS) Standards and Ministry of Defence (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.

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 our Corsham dental centre. This role offers 15.5 hours per week and all requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs, and reviewed annually. This will be pro‑rata where part‑time hours are undertaken.

Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel. 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 distinct 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.

Benefits

• 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 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

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