Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Ministry Of Defence; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health service provider is seeking a Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist for their dental practice in Larkhill. The role involves providing patient care and oral hygiene instruction in a supportive environment. This position offers flexibility in working hours, access to excellent benefits including a market skills supplement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum

Access to NHS pension scheme

Continuous professional development (CPD) training

Paid holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Experience in providing dental treatment and education.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Providing dental treatment and oral hygiene education.
• Supporting clinical and administrative functions at DPHC sites.
• Enhancing operational capability and minimizing dental morbidity.

Skills

Patient care

Oral hygiene instruction

Administrative support

Education

GDC registration

Job description

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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, 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!

This role offers 37.5 hours per week and 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.

Benefits Include

As a valued member of the team you will receive access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits, including:

• 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
• Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and on-line shopping

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.

Details

Date posted: 10 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £32,324 a year per annum; part time pro-rata; pay award pending.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number: K0003-25-0390

Job locations

Dental Centre Larkhill
Willoughby Road,
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 8QY

Employer details

Employer name: Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

Address: Dental Centre Larkhill
Willoughby Road,
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 8QY

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Joanne Smith

[e-mail]