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Job summary

Main area
Dental
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday, Thursday & Friday)
Job ref
100-PST027-0825
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Elizabeth Williams Clinic
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
03/09/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Community Dental Therapist

Band 6

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.


 

Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated Community Dental Therapist to join our team in Carmarthenshire, providing high-quality dental care aimed at preventing and treating oral health issues, particularly among children, young people, and vulnerable populations.
 
You will work closely with dentists, dental nurses to ensure comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate will hold recognised professional qualifications in dental therapy, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be committed to improving oral health equity across the community.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate dental professional passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health through patient education and direct treatment.
 
Interviews to be held on 3/9/2025

Main duties of the job

Apply knowledge and understanding of patient pathways to deliver best practice within the Community Dental Service.

Work under Direct Access arrangements and operate Health Board Patient Group Directives (PGDs).

Comply with the GDC code of conduct, standards of performance, ethics of the dental team and core CPD requirements.

Maintain accurate and relevant treatment plans in accordance with the GDC scope of practice. 
Assess the individual client intervention and adjust care plans to achieve the desirable outcome.

Exercise ongoing assessment including consent, medical and social history and update systems as appropriate. Exercise discretion by 
modifying the treatment plan, such as carrying out additional treatment if necessary, providing it falls within the permitted scope of 
practice.

Provide preventative advice, dietary counselling and oral hygiene instructions

Maintain patients’ records in accordance with Hywel Dda Health Board policies and the GDC scope of practice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical experience in domiciliary, mobile dental unit or school setting environments
  • Managing complex patient groups
  • Experience in prioritising clinical needs
  • Evidence of working within a multi-agency team.
  • Risk assessment in relation to patient management
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within remit of Direct Access
  • Experience in hospital dental service, Community Dental Service or General Dental Practice.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Degree/Diploma in Dental Therapy & Hygiene
  • Post Graduate certificate in at least one extended duty in dental therapy (e.g. Health promotion, special needs, radiography, sedation)
  • GDC Registration
  • Knowledge of specialist dental equipment and the associated legal responsibilities
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and participation in Audit
  • Conversant with basic life support, resuscitation techniques and management of medical emergencies.
  • Understanding of national trends relevant to assessment and intervention within the clinical and oral health improvement.
Desirable criteria
  • Awareness of the CDS client criteria and its role.
  • Knowledge of GDP and Hospital Services.
  • Competency to operate under Direct Access
  • Knowledge of the oral health initiative programmes
  • Able to complete post graduate training in inhalation sedation to enable the provision of dental care with sedation.

Language skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability 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]
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