Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

Band 5 Civilian Dental Hygienist

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The closing date is 11 March 2026

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

Are you a professional, motivated Band 5 Dental Hygienist and do you want only the best for your patients?

This role offers 21.5 hours per week, and all requests to work flexibly will be considered, allowing for business needs and reviewed annually. The salary will be pro‑rated where part‑time hours are undertaken.

If so, we would love to hear from you to join our supportive and friendly team at MOD Dental Centre Leuchars.

• Training and development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to the gym
• On‑site shop
• On‑site cafe
• Market Skill Supplement (MSS) £5,750 P/A or pro‑rated

The successful candidate will primarily provide Dental Hygienist Treatment in line with scope of practice, oral hygiene instruction & education, administration, and work toward improving and maintaining the dental health and operational fitness of entitled personnel.

They will also provide clinical and administrative support for the provision of dental care in Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) Dental (D) to enhance force generation and operational capability and minimise dental morbidity on operations.

Ensuring your surgery is prepared appropriately for the day’s patients in accordance with current regulations.

Carrying out and recording daily maintenance, servicing and pre‑use checks of dental equipment and reporting defects in accordance with current equipment care policies.

Carrying out dental work under the direction of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated in writing the course of treatment to be provided. This is in accordance with the Dental Auxiliary Regulations 1986, as amended by the Dental Auxiliaries (amended) Regulations 1991.

Ensuring that all periodontal patients and patients in other risk categories (e.g., caries) are recalled appropriately for review or at the next Periodic Dental Inspection appointments.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the Terms of Reference document.

The sift will be completed within 5 working days of the Final date to receive applications. Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

During the initial interview, you will be assessed via the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF):

• 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

No reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.

The Department is currently reviewing all pay‑related allowances, which could impact the allowances that the post currently attracts.

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.

Please ensure you demonstrate that you have the required skills, knowledge, experience, qualifications and memberships in the CV section of the application. Personal details should not be included.

If found successful for this position, you will be required to provide evidence of your immunity to Hepatitis

B. Note that vaccination evidence is not proof of immunity; serology levels will be required. Failure to provide sufficient evidence may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

Applicants approaching graduation are eligible to apply but must obtain full qualification and membership requirements prior to commencing. For queries about eligibility, contact dbscivper

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 provide continuity of care when based at home.

This post does NOT offer relocation expenses. Non‑standard move applicants may be eligible for the full package subject to eligibility.

All employees are encouraged to be fully…