Band A Integrated Dental Officer

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Cardigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health board in the UK is looking for a compassionate and skilled Community Dentist to provide comprehensive dental care to vulnerable populations including children and the elderly. This role involves working in varied settings like clinics and homes, delivering high-quality dental care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a full GDC registration, specialist qualifications, and experience in Special Care Dentistry. Join us to positively impact oral health and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Full GDC Registration is mandatory.
• Must be on the GDC Specialist Register.
• Postgraduate qualification in Special Care required.
• Experience as a General Dental Practitioner is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Sedation competency

General anaesthesia management

Quality improvement participation

Education

Full GDC Registration

Postgraduate qualification in Special Care

Other relevant qualifications (MSc, FDS RCS, etc.)

Job description

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.

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Person Specification

• -Full GDC Registration
• -On the GDC Specialist Register
• -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 sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
• -Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training
• -Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or salaried Dental Service

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

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.