Dental Hygienist

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Dental Hygienist

The closing date is 18 September 2026

We are looking for a LocumDental Hygienist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Blandford Dental Centre,in Blandford Camp, Dorset.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday(22.5 hours)

The successful applicant willdeliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and theirfamilies.

Pay Rate:

Main duties of the job

Job Description:

• To provide the DentalOfficers with clinical and administrative support to enable him/her to achievehis/her primary purpose, including the provision of dental hygiene treatment,oral hygiene instruction and education and any other appropriate clinical procedureas prescribed by a Dental Officer working towards improving and maintaining theoral health of entitled personnel.
• To undertake allactivities described in the GDC Scope of Practice. Carrying out work under thedirection of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated inwriting the course of treatment to be provided. This is in accordance with theDental Auxiliary Regulations 1986, as amended by the Dental Auxiliaries(amended) Regulations 1991.
• To ensure that not lessthan 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients.
• To comply with all Healthand Safety Policy directives and legislation.
• To maintain ownappointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between DentalOfficer and patients concerning appointments.
• To carry out preventivecross infection procedures including sterilisation of instruments and materialsin compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best practice asdescribed in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17.
• To manage his/her surgeryto a high standard at all times with respect to cleanliness, equipmentmaintenance (including end-of-day), documentation and security.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and OurBenefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is aspecialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locumcivilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry ofDefence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies onmilitary bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer anattractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive ratesof pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• Flexibility oflong- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniformsprovided (if required)
• A PVG membership(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required forthis role.
• Free mandatorytraining
• Weekly payments
• Assigned anexperienced consultant who will support you throughout your application andwill continue to look after you during your assignment

Job summary

We are looking for a LocumDental Hygienist to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Blandford Dental Centre,in Blandford Camp, Dorset.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday(22.5 hours)

The successful applicant willdeliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and theirfamilies.

Pay Rate:

PAYE - £31.87 (£28.44 + £3.43 holiday pay) perhour

Umbrella - £36.65 per hour

Main duties of the job

Job Description:

• To provide the DentalOfficers with clinical and administrative support to enable him/her to achievehis/her primary purpose, including the provision of dental hygiene treatment,oral hygiene instruction and education and any other appropriate clinical procedureas prescribed by a Dental Officer working towards improving and maintaining theoral health of entitled personnel.
• To undertake allactivities described in the GDC Scope of Practice. Carrying out work under thedirection of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated inwriting the course of treatment to be provided. This is in accordance with theDental Auxiliary Regulations 1986, as amended by the Dental Auxiliaries(amended) Regulations 1991.
• To ensure that not lessthan 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients.
• To comply with all Healthand Safety Policy directives and legislation.
• To maintain ownappointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between DentalOfficer and patients concerning appointments.
• To carry out preventivecross infection procedures including sterilisation of instruments and materialsin compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best practice asdescribed in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17.
• To manage his/her surgeryto a high standard at all times with respect to cleanliness, equipmentmaintenance (including end-of-day), documentation and security.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and OurBenefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is aspecialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locumcivilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry ofDefence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies onmilitary bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer anattractive package for candidates which may include the following:

• Attractive ratesof pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refera Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility oflong- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniformsprovided (if required)
• A PVG membership(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required forthis role.
• Free mandatorytraining
• Weekly payments
• Assigned anexperienced consultant who will support you throughout your application andwill continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receiptof satisfactory compliance requirements.

We reserve the right toremove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.

Please note thatMMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right towork in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description:

• To provide the DentalOfficers with clinical and administrative support to enable him/her to achievehis/her primary purpose, including the provision of dental hygiene treatment,oral hygiene instruction and education and any other appropriate clinical procedureas prescribed by a Dental Officer working towards improving and maintaining theoral health of entitled personnel.
• To undertake allactivities described in the GDC Scope of Practice. Carrying out work under thedirection of a registered dentist who has examined the patient and indicated inwriting the course of treatment to be provided. This is in accordance with theDental Auxiliary Regulations 1986, as amended by the Dental Auxiliaries(amended) Regulations 1991.
• To ensure that not lessthan 6.5 hours per day in 2 sessions are set aside for appointed patients.
• To comply with all Healthand Safety Policy directives and legislation.
• To maintain ownappointment book when a receptionist is not available and liaise between DentalOfficer and patients concerning appointments.
• To carry out preventivecross infection procedures including sterilisation of instruments and materialsin compliance with current legislation (HTM 01-05) and best practice asdescribed in DPHC (Dental) SOPs Chapter 17.
• To manage his/her surgeryto a high standard at all times with respect to cleanliness, equipmentmaintenance (including end-of-day), documentation and security.
• To accurately recordtreatment on the integrated Electronic Health Records (either) such as theDefence Medical Information Capability Programme (DMICP).
• To ensure that allperiodontal patients and other risk categories that are entered on the IEHR arerecalled for reviews and annual inspection appointments.
• To collect and promptlyfile FMed 271s of his/her concern, reporting any appointment delays or FTAs tothe Practice Manager, receptionist and/or patient as appropriate.
• To carry out interimtreatments (between dental examinations by the dentist), provided that thetreatment intervals have been specified in the written prescription. (This is aGDC ruling and applies to DHs working in general practice,community or hospital service.)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:
• Must be a fully qualified hygienist registered with General Dental Council (GDC) without restrictions.
• Must hold valid suitable and appropriate indemnity insurance with a recognised dental defence organisation.
• Must have completed GDC highly recommended Continuing Professional Development (CPD) including medical emergencies, safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection.
• Must be trained and current in emergency and resuscitation procedures and have practised and tested these procedures at least annually in accordance with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and (in accordance with JSP 950 Leaflet 4-6-1 DMS CPR Standards and Training.
• Must have undertaken the additional health clearance checks for clinicians required to perform Exposure Prone Procedures (in accordance with the Department of Health policy entitled Health clearance for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV: New Healthcare Workers).
• Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Address

Blandford Camp

Dorset

DT11 8RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/ (Opens in a new tab)