• Job Description

  Req#: K0003-25-0274?language=en&page=1037&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Here at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC), we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent dental care to our entitled personnel!

  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 Blandford Camp.

  The vacant post is part time working 22 hours per week and is a permanent position.

  Could this be the role for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

  Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities
  • An NHS Pension
  • Market skill supplement (MSS) £5750 per annum, pro rata for part time
  • Free parking
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Small Convenience store

  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.

  About us

  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 different 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.

  If you've ever wanted to do more, see more, go further or be better, we have roles in more professions and vocations than ever before. Let's see where your future will take you, together.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum. Pro Rata for Part Time

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  K0003-25-0274

  Job locations

  Blandford Camp

  Blandford Forum

  Dorset

  DT11 8RH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide dental hygiene treatment in line with their approved scope of practice as per GDC guidelines and in accordance with agreed patient group directive (PGD).
  • At all times, whether at work or away from the workplace, act and behave in a professional manner that will not bring the profession or Armed Forces into disrepute.
  • Work independently in accordance with DPHC (D) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Joint Service Publications (JSP 950) Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) documents and all other relevant policy and guidelines.
  • Ensure their surgery is prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordance with current regulations.
  • Carry out and record daily maintenance, servicing and pre-use checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.

  Please read the attached job description and person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required.

  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.

  To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application. The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

  Further Information

  There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

  Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

  Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.

  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.

  All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

  Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.

  The level of security needed is security check.

  Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.

  https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed

  Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

  If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

  There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

  The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible forthe full package, subject to eligibility.

  We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached further information document for full details.

  As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the pointsbased system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

  This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, details of which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-greatplace-to-work-for-veterans

  The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact

  dbscivperssgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.

  The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide dental hygiene treatment in line with their approved scope of practice as per GDC guidelines and in accordance with agreed patient group directive (PGD).
  • At all times, whether at work or away from the workplace, act and behave in a professional manner that will not bring the profession or Armed Forces into disrepute.
  • Work independently in accordance with DPHC (D) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Joint Service Publications (JSP 950) Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) documents and all other relevant policy and guidelines.
  • Ensure their surgery is prepared appropriately for the days patients in accordance with current regulations.
  • Carry out and record daily maintenance, servicing and pre-use checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.

  Please read the attached job description and person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required.

  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.

  To be considered for this role, qualifications and memberships detailed must be held in full, prior to submitting your application. The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

  Further Information

  There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

  Requests to work flexibly and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.

  Please note the salary will be pro-rata where part time hours are undertaken.

  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.

  All employees joining Ministry of Defence who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.

  Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.

  The level of security needed is security check.

  Please see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best responses with some hints and tips on answering behaviour-based questions. Hints and tips such as: Your behaviours can be based on situations from work, volunteering or home; match your situation to the behaviour requested and how to use your 250-word limit.

  https://www.youtube.com/@DMS_MilMed

  Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.

  If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis B. Please note that evidence of your vaccination is not a proof of your immunity, but your serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

  There is no requirement to deploy as this is met by our uniformed personnel, but you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

  The post does NOT offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non-Standard move applicants will be eligible forthe full package, subject to eligibility.

  We encourage all our employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. Please see the attached further information document for full details.

  As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the pointsbased system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

  This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, details of which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-greatplace-to-work-for-veterans

  The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact

  dbscivperssgdmsresourcingteam@mod.gov.uk.

  The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

  Person Specification

  Provide a CV

  Essential

  • Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question; you
  • will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
  • Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your
  • application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist
  • be included.
  • Please use double spacing where possible

  Registration Details

  Essential

  • Please provide your membership registration number.
  • You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as
  • detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
  • Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid
  • membership registration number.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Hold a Certificate/ Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Bachelors in Science (BSc) Dental Therapy/Hygiene.
  • Registration as a Dental Hygienist with
  • the General Dental Council (GDC) with professional indemnity.

  Person Specification

  Provide a CV

  Essential

  • Please copy and paste your full CV as your response to this question; you
  • will not be able to upload your CV as an attachment.
  • Please ensure to refer to the essential criteria where applicable as your
  • application may be rejected should insufficient information to shortlist
  • be included.
  • Please use double spacing where possible

  Registration Details

  Essential

  • Please provide your membership registration number.
  • You are required to be registered with the relevant professional body, as
  • detailed in the advert, prior to submitting your application.
  • Your application will not progress should you fail to provide a valid
  • membership registration number.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Hold a Certificate/ Diploma in Dental Hygiene or Bachelors in Science (BSc) Dental Therapy/Hygiene.
  • Registration as a Dental Hygienist with
  • the General Dental Council (GDC) with professional indemnity.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

  Address

  Blandford Camp

  Blandford Forum

  Dorset

  DT11 8RH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

  Address

  Blandford Camp

  Blandford Forum

  Dorset

  DT11 8RH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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