Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Ministry Of Defence; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key government department in Larkhill is seeking motivated dental hygienists to join their patient-focused dental team. The role is 37.5 hours per week with flexibility options available. You will provide essential dental treatment and care while being part of a supportive environment. The department offers competitive benefits including a market skills supplement and access to professional development training, ensuring growth and recognition within your career.

Benefits

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

GDC Annual Fees reimbursement

Paid holiday entitlement

CPD training supplied

Career development training available

On‑site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear

Qualifications

• Provide dental treatment and oral hygiene instruction.
• Experience in a patient-focused dental practice preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care in a dental practice.
• Provide clinical and administrative support as needed.
• Work flexibly to meet business needs.

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.

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. 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.

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‑rate where part‑time hours are undertaken.

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