Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Ministry Of Defence; North End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider in North End is looking for a motivated Band 5 Dental Hygienist to provide essential dental care and support to personnel at RAF Marham Dental Centre. This role involves delivering treatment and education on oral hygiene, working 37.5 hours per week with flexible hours available. The position also offers a supportive work environment, training opportunities, and a market skills supplement. Join our dedicated team to improve dental health and operational fitness.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Access to a gym

Market Skills Supplement

Qualifications

• Professional registration as a Dental Hygienist.
• Experience in clinical dental care.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental hygienist treatment to patients.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Support the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare.

Skills

Clinical dental support

Oral hygiene instruction

Patient care

Job description

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be primarily providing Dental Hygienist treatment in line with scope of practice, oral hygiene instruction and education, administration, plus working towards improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of entitled personnel. The successful candidate will be providing 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.

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 come 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.