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Job summary

Main area
Dental
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (8 sessions)
Job ref
100-MED-DEN-29-G
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Carmarthen Health and Wellbeing Hwb
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£110,240 - £160,951 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2026 23:59

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Consultant in Special Care Dentistry Community

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

We are proud to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to join our newly established, forward‑thinking multidisciplinary Community Dental Service team. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping a growing service within Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), making a meaningful impact on the oral health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults across West Wales.

In this role, you will deliver high‑quality Special Care Dentistry, including conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. As part of an expanding and ambitious team, you will also contribute to service development, helping to strengthen and advance comprehensive oral care pathways throughout our three counties.

Whether you are newly qualified and eager to begin your consultant career, or an experienced clinician seeking a fresh, inspiring challenge, this role offers the chance to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and progressive setting—while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle benefits that West Wales has to offer.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide and coordinate comprehensive Special Care Dentistry services for vulnerable adults, covering all aspects of clinical care, leadership, and associated management responsibilities.
  • Lead and support research activity within the CDS directorate, ensuring alignment with the HDUHB Research and Development framework and informing future service delivery.
  • Develop integrated oral care pathways through effective collaboration with other healthcare providers, external organisations, and agencies supporting vulnerable adult groups.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the HDUHB Oral Health Plans and the wider Health Board Plan.
  • Provide professional leadership for all Community Dental Service staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
  • Work closely with clinical and professional colleagues to maintain the productivity and job satisfaction of CDS staff, which may include participating in staff appraisal processes.
  • Represent HDUHB at regional and national groups related to Special Care Dentistry, such as Managed Clinical Networks, where appropriate.

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

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full GDC Registration
  • On the GDC Specialist Register
  • Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent
  • 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, MSCD RCS (Ed), DSCD RCS (Eng)

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Broad based experience in Special Care Dentistry including experience of working within Community Dental Services
  • Successful completion of SAC- approved 3-year minimum training programme in Special Care Dentistry with CCT
  • Or: on the GDC Specialist Register in Special Care Dentistry
  • Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of training in quality improvement

Research

Essential criteria
  • Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
  • Publication/posters of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
  • Research degree

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of organising programmes and teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable criteria
  • Organisation of further teaching programmes in dental education
  • Further training or qualifications in education

Management

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
  • Experience in day-to-day organisation of Special Care Dentistry within the Community Dental Services
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of leadership attributes
  • Evidence of management training

Other

Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

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]
Additional information

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