Job description

Job responsibilities

• 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

At application stage you will be assessed again the following:

• The selection at sift stage will be based on your Curriculum Vitae, ensure you copy/paste where required in the application.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.
• When choosing your Behaviour/Technical Skills examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

At interview you will be assessed again the following:

• NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
• NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
• NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
• NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

Please ensure that you demonstrate you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in your CV and that you have saved it. Make sure no personal details are included and add as much relevant information to your application to show your skills and experience to the sifting team, let them know what you can offer this role.

The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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),

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/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 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 dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk

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

If 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; therefore it is 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.

If you are currently employed under Agenda for Change terms and conditions, you will not be eligible to apply for this post.

We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles - https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/

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.

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.

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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 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 MoD should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number, of Defence Establishments.

If you need to advise us that you require additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk

For details on our complaints procedure, please see the Important Information document attached.

Job responsibilities

• 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

At application stage you will be assessed again the following:

• The selection at sift stage will be based on your Curriculum Vitae, ensure you copy/paste where required in the application.
• Please provide information of how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description. You may wish to further include examples of how you have tackled similar tasks or demonstrated the skills outlined in the job advert.
• When choosing your Behaviour/Technical Skills examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.

At interview you will be assessed again the following:

• NHS Core NHSC1 Communication
• NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development
• NHS Core NHSC5 Quality
• NHS Core NHSC6 Equality and Diversity

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

Please ensure that you demonstrate you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in your CV and that you have saved it. Make sure no personal details are included and add as much relevant information to your application to show your skills and experience to the sifting team, let them know what you can offer this role.

The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the vacancy closing date. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

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),

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/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 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 dbscivpers-sgdmsresourcing@mod.gov.uk

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

If 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; therefore it is 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.

If you are currently employed under Agenda for Change terms and conditions, you will not be eligible to apply for this post.

We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles - https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/

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.

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.

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

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 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 MoD should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number, of Defence Establishments.

If you need to advise us that you require additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact:DBSCivPers-SGDMSResourcing@mod.gov.uk

For details on our complaints procedure, please see the Important Information document attached.

Person Specification

Desirable

Desirable

• A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, if required.
• Evidence of indemnity cover for general dental practice.
• Evidence of currency with GDC Continued Professional Development requirements.
• Be prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
• Confidence in using Information Technology.
• Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties when required.

Registration Details

Essential

• General Dental Council Registration is required prior to starting in this role.
• However, Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the GDC are eligible to apply for this vacancy.
• Your application will not progress should you fail to hold a valid membership registration number once offered a start date for the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate or National Vocational Qualification in Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3.

Please provide your 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

Desirable

Desirable

• A Full United Kingdom driving licence to enable working from another local military dental centres, if required.
• Evidence of indemnity cover for general dental practice.
• Evidence of currency with GDC Continued Professional Development requirements.
• Be prepared to contribute to the development of staff skills and knowledge.
• Confidence in using Information Technology.
• Prepared to cover out of hours dental duties when required.

Registration Details

Essential

• General Dental Council Registration is required prior to starting in this role.
• However, Applicants who hold the qualifications but are not yet registered with the GDC are eligible to apply for this vacancy.
• Your application will not progress should you fail to hold a valid membership registration number once offered a start date for the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• National Examining Board for Dental Nurses Certificate or National Vocational Qualification in Oral Healthcare Dental Nursing Level 3.

Please provide your 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

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).

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

Memorial Health Centre

Kirkee Road

Tidworth

Hamps

SP9 7BQ

Employer's website

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