Band A Integrated Dental Officer

NHS; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Community Dentist to join their team in Cardigan. This role is focused on delivering high-quality dental care to vulnerable populations, working in various community settings. Candidates should have full GDC registration and experience with General Dental Practice, alongside strong skills in sedation and anaesthesia. Competitive salary offered within the range of £52,821 to £79,232 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Dental Practitioner.
• Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes.
• Understanding of Standards for Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dental care to patients with complex needs.
• Deliver preventative and restorative treatments in community settings.
• Participate in oral health promotion initiatives.

Skills

Compassion

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Sedation and general anaesthesia competence

Education

Full GDC Registration

Certification in Intermediate Life Support Skills

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Services

• 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

Details

• Date posted: 16 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor – other
• Salary: £52,821 to £79,232 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 100-MED-DEN-031
• Job locations: Cardigan Integrated Care Centre, Rhodfa'r Felin, Cardigan, SA43 1JX

Qualifications – Essential

• Full GDC Registration
• On the GDC Specialist Register
• Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)

Qualifications – 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

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

Experience – 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

Clinical Governance – Desirable

• Evidence of training in quality improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Visa and Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Cardigan Integrated Care Centre

Rhodfa'r Felin

Cardigan

SA43 1JX

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/