Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse inGloucester inGloucester PUBLISHED 6 DEC 2023
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Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
- Providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Heath Care (Dental) (DPHC(D)) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.
- Undertaking Continuing Professional Development in the core subject of medical emergencies, infection prevention control (IPC), disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection; legal and ethical issues and handling complaints, as recommended by the General Dental Council.
- Carrying out and record daily maintenance, servicing and pre-use checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.
- Ensuring adequate stocks of consumable dental materials are available within the surgery, maintain an effective expiry list ensuring all expired materials are removed and replaced as required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties before applying for this role.
There may be a requirement to be part of the regional on call rota for out of hours dental emergencies. This commitment is dependent upon local arrangements and may vary. This commitment may also include travelling to dental centres within the region other than the normal place of work.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date.Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following NHS 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
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 Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
Please copy and paste the following link to our YouTube channel for on 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: www.jobsincare.com/job/j7HeACBm ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge,experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
Candidates who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) are eligible to apply for this vacancy. However,if found successful it is a requirement that you are registered with the GDC prior to starting in the post.
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.
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.
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.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
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.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
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.
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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, <ahref= www.jobsincare.com/job/j7HeACBm 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 points based 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.
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
At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.
Are you looking for an exciting role, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities? If the answer is yes, we are looking to recruit a dynamic,organised and enthusiastic Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse to join our supportive and welcoming team at Innsworth Dental Centre, Imjin Barracks.
This is a full time position offering 37.5 hours a week.
Could this be the role for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.
- NHS Pension.
- Retention Recruitment Allowance (RRA) £1500 per annum (pro rata for part time).
- Access to free parking.
- Access to gym.
- On-site refreshment facility including coffee shop.
As the successful candidate, you will be providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare dental centres, enhancing force generation and operational capability and minimising dental morbidity on operations.
Duties and responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:
- Providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Heath Care (Dental) (DPHC(D)) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.
- Undertaking Continuing Professional Development in the core subject of medical emergencies, infection prevention control (IPC), disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection; legal and ethical issues and handling complaints, as recommended by the General Dental Council.
- Carrying out and record daily maintenance, servicing and pre-use checks of dental equipment reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.
- Ensuring adequate stocks of consumable dental materials are available within the surgery, maintain an effective expiry list ensuring all expired materials are removed and replaced as required.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full list of duties before applying for this role.
There may be a requirement to be part of the regional on call rota for out of hours dental emergencies. This commitment is dependent upon local arrangements and may vary. This commitment may also include travelling to dental centres within the region other than the normal place of work.
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date.Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following NHS 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
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.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
Please copy and paste the following link to our YouTube channel for on 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: www.jobsincare.com/job/j7HeACBm ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge,experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.
Candidates who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) are eligible to apply for this vacancy. However,if found successful it is a requirement that you are registered with the GDC prior to starting in the post.
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.
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.
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.
Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate.
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.
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
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.
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 however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. 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.
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, <ahref= www.jobsincare.com/job/j7HeACBm 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 points based 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.
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
At Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) we are an inclusive, dedicated organisation working to provide outstanding care to our entitled personnel.
Are you looking for an exciting role, which offers numerous benefits and opportunities? If the answer is yes, we are looking to recruit a dynamic,organised and enthusiastic Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse to join our supportive and welcoming team at Innsworth Dental Centre, Imjin Barracks.
This is a full time position offering 37.5 hours a week.
Could this be the role for you? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.
- NHS Pension.
- Retention Recruitment Allowance (RRA) £1500 per annum (pro rata for part time).
- Access to free parking.
- Access to gym.
- On-site refreshment facility including coffee shop.
As the successful candidate, you will be providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare dental centres, enhancing force generation and operational capability and minimising dental morbidity on operations.
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