Band A Integrated Dental Officer

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

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a compassionate Community Dentist to join our dynamic Community Dental Service. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality dental care in clinics, care homes, and domiciliary environments, focusing on vulnerable populations including children, older adults and those with special needs.

This post offers clinical development, opportunities for prevention, and involvement in oral health promotion, with governance standards and

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.

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.,

• 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
  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