Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in core subjects such as 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. Providing treatment in line with the scope of practice for dental hygienists as outlined in the General Dental Council publication 'Scope of Practice'. Delivering treatment in accordance with professional guidelines (e.g., BSP guidance) and agreed patient group directives. Supporting the Practice manager with administrative functions as required. Delivering elements of dental treatment plans on prescription from a registered dentist in line with professional body guidance. Being familiar with the content of the Dental Emergency Resuscitation Kit (DERK), knowing how to access it, and being capable of carrying out Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if necessary. Selection Process Details: The selection at sift stage will be based on your CV. At interview, you will be tested against the following National Health Service (NHS) Technical Skills: NHS Core NHSC1 Communication NHS Core NHSC2 Personal & People Development NHS Core NHSC4 Service Improvement NHS Core NHSC5 Quality 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 the 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 a security check. 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. Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications, and memberships in the CV section of the application form. If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity in Hepatitis B. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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. Access to the NHS pension scheme is available to the successful candidate. This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances. The successful applicant will have contact with patients and service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage all employees and prospective ones to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to any exemptions that may apply. 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. 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.
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