Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

UK Ministry of Defence; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking a Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist to provide essential dental care across England and Wales. This role involves patient education, hygiene maintenance, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates will enjoy a supportive environment with access to professional development opportunities and a Market Skills Supplement.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Free Parking

Access to Fitness Facility

Clinical clothing laundry services

Reimbursement of GDC fees

Continuous professional development training

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Experience in patient care within a dental practice setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain oral hygiene and educate patients on dental care.
• Work collaboratively with dentists and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and infection control protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Dental Hygienist qualification

Job description

Dental Centre Nelson, Queen Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HH

Job Summary

The Ministry of Defence now advertises for Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist position based in locations across England and Wales on NHS Jobs.

Job Description

Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each rile can be found on NHS Jobs.

Details referring to job description and person specification, as well as salary, pension scheme, closing dates and points of contact details specific to each rile can be found on NHS Jobs.

Person specification

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• Access to learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options.
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.
• NHS Pension.
• Free Parking.
• Access to Fitness Facility (with discounted fee).
• Free on site laundry for clinical clothing and free clinical footwear.
• General Dental Council (GDC) Annual Fees are currently reimbursed.
• Continuous professional development (CDP) training supplied.
• A Market Skills Supplement of £5,750 per annum (pro rata) will be offered to the successful candidate.
  
  

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.

Selection process details

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Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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