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A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 5 Dental Hygienist to deliver quality dental care at RAF Honington. The role involves providing dental treatment and education while supporting military personnel's health. Candidates must possess a GDC-approved qualification and demonstrate relevant experience. The position offers a flexible work environment with competitive compensation.
The closing date is 22 October 2025
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 our Dental Centre RAF Honington.
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.
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. You will also provide, 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.
It is important that you read the attached job description and person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Hygienist within DPHC.
The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. The sift will be based on your CV application, once copied and pasted onto your application. Ensure you prove that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in your CV, max 3 pages. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified, applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subjected to disciplinary action.
At interview you will be assessed via the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF):
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Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could affect those allowances that the post currently attracts. There will be no reimbursement for travel expenses for the interview. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This role does not currently hold any line manager responsibilities; any changes in the future will be discussed and agreed upon with the employee. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-civil-service-code/the-civil-service-code
Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and those approaching graduation are eligible to apply, but they will need to obtain the full qualification and membership requirements prior to beginning in post. For queries, contact dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk. All employees joining the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period. Successful candidates must meet security requirements (BPSS). The post does NOT offer relocation expenses. If successful, you will need evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B.
The MOD is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment. The Smoking policy prohibits tobacco use in the Defence working environment. The Civil Service recruitment principles apply: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/ and the vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
This role does not meet the skilled worker visa sponsorship criteria. If sponsorship is required, applications will be rejected. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity, including a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). If you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact dbscivperssgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. The MOD adopts a zero tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. The MOD is committed to a safe and healthy working environment, including a Smoke-Free policy.
For details on our complaints procedure, please see the Important Information document attached.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be carried out by the DBS.
Defence Medical Services
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro-rata for part time. Pay award pending.