Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Ministry Of Defence; North End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Band 5 Dental Hygienist to provide treatment, education, and support for dental care at RAF Marham Dental Centre. The role involves working flexible hours, ensuring optimal dental health for personnel, and providing administrative support. Benefits include training opportunities, an NHS pension, and a market skills supplement.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

An NHS pension scheme

Free on‑site parking

Access to a gym

Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum

Qualifications

• Professional qualification as a Dental Hygienist.
• Experience in dental care and administration.
• Ability to provide guidance to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Dental Hygienist treatment and education.
• Improve and maintain dental health.
• Support the provision of dental care in DPHC.

Skills

Oral hygiene instruction

Clinical support

Administration

Motivational skills

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be primarily providing Dental Hygienist treatment in line with scope of practice, oral hygiene instruction and education, and administration, while working towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of entitled personnel. The successful candidate will also provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) Dental to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.

About the Role

Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent dental care to our entitled patients. Are you a professional, motivated Band 5 Dental Hygienist and do you want only the best for your patients? If so, we would love to hear from you to join our supportive and friendly team at RAF Marham Dental Centre.

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

• Training and development opportunities
• An NHS pension scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to a gym
• A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum – pro‑rata

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