Band A Community/Urgent Access Dental Officer

NHS; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen is seeking a Band A Community/Urgent Access Dental Officer to deliver high‑quality dental care within the Urgent Access Service and Community Dental Service.

The role includes managing urgent dental problems, providing preventive care, and supporting patients with complex needs. The post is NHS permanent part‑time (4 sessions per week) with salary £54,802–£82,204 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Dental Practitioner.
• Experience with urgent dental procedures and NHS community dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred dental care across CDS and Urgent Access Service.
• Manage acute dental problems, alleviate pain and prevent escalation.
• Promote oral health equity and continuity of care.

Skills

Urgent dental care

NHS CDS experience

Foundation Training

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Special Care

MSc / MFDS / FDS RCS / DSCD / D Spec Care Dent RCSEd

Job description

Band A Community/Urgent Access Dental Officer

Main area Dental Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 4 sessions per week Job ref 100-MED-DEN-033-C

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Urgent Access Service Town Carmarthen Salary £54,802 - £82,204 per annum, pro rata Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

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.

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

A Community Dental officer in the Urgent Access Service plays a vital role in ensuring that people who are unable to access routine dental care still receive timely, compassionate and effective treatment when they need it most. This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paces, patient focused environment and is passionate about reducing oral health inequalities in the community.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of a Band A dentist working across both the Community Dental Service (CDS) and Urgent Access Service is to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals who may have complex medical, social, or behavioural needs, as well as those requiring immediate dental intervention.

In the CDS, the Band A dentist focuses on delivering routine and preventive treatments to vulnerable groups, including patients with disabilities, special care requirements or limited access to mainstream dental services.

Within the Urgent Access Service, their role is to manage acute dental problems, alleviate pain and prevent escalation of oral health issues through timely interventions. By operating across these two services, the Band A dentist ensures continuity of care, promotes oral health equity, and supports the wider commitment to accessible and responsive dental care provision.

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.

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 at BMA+-+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 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.

• - 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

• - Experience as a General Dental Practitioner
• - Competence in diagnosing and performing urgent dental procedures, including extractions, temporary and permanent restorations, prescribing medications, in accordance with guidelines
• - Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or Salaried Dental Service
• - Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training
• - Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training

Clinical Governance

• - 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
• - Evidence of training in quality improvement

  Other requirements

  • - A good understanding of the structure of General Dental Services and Regulations
  • - Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

  Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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  Name Carol Seabourne Job title Service Improvement & Operational Lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information
  Catherine Nelson, Associate Medical Director for Dental
  07803820209