Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist (CDH)

Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

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Job summary

We are Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) and we are searching for a professional, motivated Band 5 Dental Hygienist to join our encouraging and friendly team at Commando Logistics Regiment, Chivenor.

This is a Fixed-term part-time Appointment as a Band 5 Registered Civilian Dental Hygienist. Your responsibilities will be as described in this job advert. The reason why you are appointed for a fixed period is due to the position being in lieu of a military position. This post will therefore end on 31st March 2026.

You will feel valued as a Dental Hygienist within DPHC, receiving access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits including:

• Small convenience store
• Free Parking
• General Dental Council (GDC) Annual fees are currently reimbursed
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training supplied

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) Dental (D) to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.

Job responsibilities

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring their surgery is prepared appropriately for the day's patients.
• Providing dental hygiene treatment in line with their approved scope of practice as per General Dental Council guidelines and in accordance with agreed patient group directive (PGD).
• Working collaboratively with professional colleagues and in the best interests of patients.
• Carrying out dental work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided.
• Managing the patient appointment system as required.
• Accurately recording treatment on each patient's electronic health records.

Person Specification

• Completed a GDC-approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy as outlined here.
• Registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) with no current, spent, or impending restrictions to practice.

Selection Process:

The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following Technical Skills:

• NHS Core - NHSC1 - Communication
• NHS Core - NHSC2 - Personal & People Development
• NHS Core - NHSC3 - Health, Safety & Security
• NHS Core - NHSC4 - Service Improvement
• NHS Core - NHSC5 - Quality
• NHS Core - NHSC6 - Equality and Diversity

Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year (Pro-rata for part-time).