Band 4 Civilian Dental Nurse inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED 23 OCT 2024

Band 4: £25,147 to £27,596 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) *Pay Award Pending  PERMANENT 
The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date.

Are you confident, reliable, and resourceful? Do you have a splendid work ethic, excellent communication skills and you always want to deliver the best clinical care and education to your patients?

Are you looking for a fascinating role, working alongside the military, one that offers numerous benefits and opportunities for career development all in a welcoming team?

Then the dental team at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) Bulford would love to hear from you!

This post will be 37.5 hours a week and requests to work flexibly, and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.


Benefits Include:

  • Dental Nurse Retention Recruitment Allowance (RRA) £1500 Per Annum (pro-rata)!
  • Access to NHS Pension Scheme
  • On-call allowance, if applicable
  • Inclusive working environment
  • Discount fee to access fitness facilities
  • Free parking & laundry of clinical wear
  • General Dental Council (GDC) Annual fees are currently reimbursed
  • Paid holiday entitlement
  • Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied
  • Career development training available
  • On-site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear
  • Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and online shopping.

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.

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

About us

You will be maintaining the standard and cleanliness of the surgery and accommodation for which you are responsible, reporting any deficiencies and following all local policies and protocols.

Also providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in DPHC dental centres, enhancing force generation and operational capability and minimising dental morbidity on operations.

There are no expected Line Management responsibilities with this role, any future changes will be discussed with successful applicant at the time.


Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Nurse within DPHC
.


Selection Process

This vacancy is using ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.

The selection at sift stage will be based on your Curriculum Vitae, and at interview, tested against the following National Health Services (NHS) Technical Skills:

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

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 for interview.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.


Additional Information

All employees joining MoD 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 (SC).

Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and those approaching graduation are eligible to apply for this role, however they will need to obtain the full qualification and membership requirements
prior to commencing in post
. Should you have any queries concerning your eligibility, please contact

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 see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best response 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 life; match your situation to the behaviour requests, also help on how to use your 250-word limit. You may need to copy and paste the below link into your browser.

Defence Medical Services YouTube www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV 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, however, you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

The successful applicant will have contact with patients and service users, and 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 points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional employment offer withdrawn.

Here at DPHC, we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel. 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 NHS Standards and MoD policies.

The MoD 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 wish 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. This policy is Whole Force which includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors, and other non-MoD personnel. Applicants must consider accepting employment with the MoD as this policy is in force at many Defence establishments.

We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV our complaints procedure, please refer to the Important Information document attached.

The Civil Service Code ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

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

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact

Are you confident, reliable, and resourceful? Do you have a splendid work ethic, excellent communication skills and you always want to deliver the best clinical care and education to your patients?

Are you looking for a fascinating role, working alongside the military, one that offers numerous benefits and opportunities for career development all in a welcoming team?

Then the dental team at Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) Bulford would love to hear from you!

This post will be 37.5 hours a week and requests to work flexibly, and/or part time will be considered, taking into account business needs.


Benefits Include:

  • Dental Nurse Retention Recruitment Allowance (RRA) £1500 Per Annum (pro-rata)!
  • Access to NHS Pension Scheme
  • On-call allowance, if applicable
  • Inclusive working environment
  • Discount fee to access fitness facilities
  • Free parking & laundry of clinical wear
  • General Dental Council (GDC) Annual fees are currently reimbursed
  • Paid holiday entitlement
  • Continuous professional development (CPD) training supplied
  • Career development training available
  • On-site free laundry for clinical clothing & free clinical footwear
  • Defence Discount Card that offers discount in many shops and online shopping.

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.

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

About us

You will be maintaining the standard and cleanliness of the surgery and accommodation for which you are responsible, reporting any deficiencies and following all local policies and protocols.

Also providing clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in DPHC dental centres, enhancing force generation and operational capability and minimising dental morbidity on operations.

There are no expected Line Management responsibilities with this role, any future changes will be discussed with successful applicant at the time.


Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Nurse within DPHC
.


Selection Process

This vacancy is using ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.

The selection at sift stage will be based on your Curriculum Vitae, and at interview, tested against the following National Health Services (NHS) Technical Skills:

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

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 for interview.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.


Additional Information

All employees joining MoD 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 (SC).

Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) and those approaching graduation are eligible to apply for this role, however they will need to obtain the full qualification and membership requirements
prior to commencing in post
. Should you have any queries concerning your eligibility, please contact

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 see the link to our YouTube channel for advice preparing your best response 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 life; match your situation to the behaviour requests, also help on how to use your 250-word limit. You may need to copy and paste the below link into your browser.

Defence Medical Services YouTube www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV 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, however, you will form the continuity of care required by our patients when based at home.

The successful applicant will have contact with patients and service users, and 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 points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional employment offer withdrawn.

Here at DPHC, we are an inclusive and dedicated organisation working to provide excellent care to our entitled personnel. 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 NHS Standards and MoD policies.

The MoD 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 wish 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. This policy is Whole Force which includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors, and other non-MoD personnel. Applicants must consider accepting employment with the MoD as this policy is in force at many Defence establishments.

We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV our complaints procedure, please refer to the Important Information document attached.

The Civil Service Code ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

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

This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans - GOV.UK ( www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsTyLV you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact



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