Band A Integrated Dental Officer

NHS; Cardigan; A distancia; GBP 55.000 - 82.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a compassionate Community Dentist to join the NHS Community Dental Service. The role involves treating patients with complex needs across clinics, care homes, and domiciliary settings, with a strong emphasis on prevention and professional development.

The post offers part-time hours (6 sessions per week) with opportunities to contribute to service development. Welsh language ability is desirable and bilingual support is provided in recruitment and

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Clinical dentistry

Sedation competence

NHS experience

Educación

Postgraduate qualification in Special Care

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

Descripción del empleo

Main area Dental Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 6 sessions per week Job ref 100-MED-DEN-031-E

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Cardigan Integrated Care Centre Town Cardigan Salary £54,802 - £82,204 per annum, pro rata Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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

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

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 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 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

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.