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Main area
Dental
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
100-MED-DEN-031
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cardigan Integrated Care Centre
Town
Cardigan
Salary
£52,821 - £79,232 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/11/2025 23:59

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Band A Integrated Dental Officer

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and motivated Community Dentist to join our dynamic Community Dental Service.  This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the oral health of vulnerable populations including children, older adults, individuals with special needs and those unable to access mainstream dental care. 

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality dental care in a variety of settings including clinics, care homes, and domiciliary environments. This role offers a unique blend of clinical challenge, community engagement and professional development. 

Main duties of the job

  • Provide comprehensive dental care to patients with complex needs
  • Deliver preventative and restorative treatments in community settings
  • Collaborate with dental nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals
  • Participate in oral health promotion initiatives
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to governance standards
  • Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A detailed Job Description is attached with full details of the role and main responsibilities required.

 

Person specification

Quaifications

Essential criteria
  • - Full GDC Registration
  • - On the GDC Specialist Register
  • - Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable criteria
  • - Other Postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
  • - One or more of the following qualifications: - MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, DSCD RCS (Eng), D Spec Care Dent RCSEd

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • - Experience as a General Dental Practitioner
  • - Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
  • - Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training
Desirable criteria
  • - Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or salaried Dental Service

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • - Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
  • - Understanding of Standards for Health and Social Care
  • - Knowledge of risk management
Desirable criteria
  • - Evidence of training in quality improvement

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jelena Paden
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07710961160
Additional information

Catherine Nelson - Associate Medical Director for Dental

[email protected]

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