Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Go back Ministry of Defence (Defence Medical Services)

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Are you looking to work in a modern, patient‑focused dental practice that prioritises quality care and professional development? At Defence Primary Healthcare, we are intent on providing excellent care in a friendly and encouraging environment.

When it comes to delivering outstanding patient care, our motivated dental hygienists make all the difference. We know just how valuable your skills are, so come join the wonderful team at the Dental Centre, Sir John Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe.

This role is part‑time, offering 18.75 hours per week and all requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs and reviewed annually. The salary will be pro‑rate for part‑time hours.

As a valued member of the team, you will receive access to outstanding rewards and employee benefits, including:

• Free parking
• On‑site cafe
• An inclusive working environment

To provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Health Care (DPHC) dental centres, to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.

It is very important that you read the attached job description/person specification prior to applying to fully understand all the duties required by Civilian Dental Hygienist within DPHC.

At application stage you will be assessed against the following:

Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application form.

• 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.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

The interview will consist of a mix of direct questions and clinical situation‑based scenarios. You will be assessed 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

The sift will be completed within 10 working days of the Final date to receive applications. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

• Have you been dismissed for gross misconduct relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation from any role in the past five years? Please respond with Yes or No as appropriate.

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 if insufficient information is included. Please use double spacing where possible.

• Please provide your membership registration number for the General Dental Council.
• Please state if you are nearing completion of your qualification and understand you will have to obtain GDC membership prior to starting in post.
• Ensure you include details on any current, spent or impending restrictions to practice.

• Satisfactorily completed a GDC‑approved Certificate/Diploma in Dental Hygiene or BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Dental Therapy.

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.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff and promotes equality of opportunity. 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.

£31,049 to £33,487 a year pro‑rate for part‑time.