Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A
- Contract
- Permanent: Days to be discussed, further days also available
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-DENOFF-0126
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Canolfan Feddygol Yr Hen Orsaf
- Town
- Bethesda
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Closing
- 10/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band A Dental Officer/ Dental therapist
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated team player with excellent communication skills to provide clinical treatment in accordance with a Band A job description and Welsh Government (WG) policy.
We would also consider a dental therapist for this role to work within scope of practice as outlined by the GDC. Employed under A4C agreements starting at a Band 6 salary.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to provide a full range of high-quality NHS dental care to a range of patients in order to increase access to NHS dental care.
Working at our Bethesda Dental Clinic you will play a key role in working as a general dental practitioner. You will also work closely with dental nurses & therapists to ensure a skill mixed approach to dental care.
As part of our team, you'll be supported in developing your clinical skills and contributing to service improvement through clinical governance, audit and peer review.
Working for our organisation
We are a branch of the North Wales Community Dental Service which is a large service employing over 200 staff and is committed to continuing education.
Most clinical staff are trained in Inhalation Sedation, a service offered by dentists and therapists at most of our sites. IV sedation services are also available and the Community Dental Service operates general anaesthetic services at the three District General Hospitals. We are also supported by a visiting Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry from Alder Hey Hospital.
Enhanced services include an Intermediate Tier Dentoalveolar Surgery Service and the provision of Special Care Dentistry support to the Head and Neck Cancer MDT. Direct Access and Inhalation Sedation training for Therapists is provided and we are committed to expanding our skill mix models. A number of preventative oral health promotion programmes operate.
Benefits
- Relocation allowance available
- Paid study leave - 21 days in any 3 year period (pro rata)
- Annual accruable training allowance
- Lease car scheme operational
- Paid annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (pro rata)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide a range of dental treatment under GDS arrangements according to Directorate policy
May undertake CDS duties as agreed and in accordance with Band A Dental Officer job description.
See attached document for the job description and personal specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full Registration with GDC
- Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Proven maintenance of post-graduate continuing professional development
- Certification for Safeguarding (Child & Adult)
- ILS & pILS certification
- UK-accredited Vocational Training or equivalency
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification, demonstrating appropriate clinical skill
- Membership of a professional organisation/learned society
- NHS Performer Number (Wales)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent NHS experience in CDS/Salaried Service and/or GDS
- All aspects of general dentistry
- Provision of care to patients of all ages
Desirable criteria
- Other dental disciplines
- Deployment of Dental Care Professionals
- EDS/Safety net provision
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Team skills:ability to communicate with, lead, support and motivate team
- Self-motivated and can met deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and organise work
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Able to use initiative
- Delegation skills-working with dental therapists/hygienists
- Computer literate
Desirable criteria
- Ability to use practice management software packages
Personal Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Willing to commit to achieve results and meet deadlines
- Set high standards and motivated to achieve them
- Respond positively to team ethos
- Aware of own limitations
- Flexible approach to changing priorities and work systems
Desirable criteria
- Innovative e.g. suggesting new ideas to improve service delivery
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Sioned Roberts
- Job title
- Senior Dental Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000855752
- Additional information
07814349655
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