Band A Integrated Dental Officer
Job summary
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
About us
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
Job responsibilities
A detailed Job Description is attached with full details of the role and main responsibilities required.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
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 whoare able tocommunicate 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 requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
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Quaifications
Essential
- -Full GDC Registration
- -Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- -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
- -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
- -Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or salaried Dental Service
Clinical Governance
Essential
- -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
- -Evidence of training in quality improvement