Band B Senior Dental Officer

Lehrmancameron; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health board as a Senior Dental Officer focusing on Special Care Dentistry in a rural setting. Your role will encompass providing vital dental services to vulnerable adults and children, fostering a community-oriented healthcare environment with opportunities for further training and development.

Qualifications

• Current GDC registration required.
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience in general/community dentistry.
• Experience in special care and paediatric dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of dental services in accordance with Health board plans.
• Deliver intravenous and inhalation sedation services.
• Lead multidisciplinary staff and develop training programs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent

Post-graduate qualification in a specialist field

Tools

Clinical computer system

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Job Summary
Are you passionate about providing exceptional dental care to individuals with complex needs? Do you thrive in a close-knit, community-focused environment with willingness to work in a rural location and embrace a fulfilling career in a community setting? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Dental Officer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our team and provide Special Care Dentistry services in a beautiful rural location in Ceredigion, West Wales.

You will provide a range of Dental services in accordance with approved Health board plans and policies. You will be required to assist with the training and development of community dentists, dentists with enhanced skills in special care dentistry, and professions complimentary to dentistry.

Main duties of the job

The Hywel Dda Community Dental Service (CDS) is dedicated to providing dental care for vulnerable adults and children who may have difficulties in seeking and receiving dental treatment throughout Ceredigion. Our clinics are different from high street dental practices in that we see patients on a referral basis only, which ensures they receive treatment from the most appropriately trained team member and in the best clinic to suit their needs. The Senior Dental Officer will be supported by the Clinical Lead and the Community Team.

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 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.

Details

Date posted: 13 June 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: Depending on experience £82,164 - £96,103 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 100-MED-DEN-028-A

Job locations: North Road Clinic, Queens Avenue, Aberystwyth, SY23 2EG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The role will be based in North Road Clinic, Aberystwyth, with some clinics at Cardigan Integrated Care Centre. Responsibilities include delivery of intravenous and inhalation sedation services, general and specialist outpatient clinics, effective leadership of multidisciplinary staff, and development of teaching, training, and research within the organization.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent, Current GDC registration, Current Performer or VT number or equivalent scheme
• Desirable: Post-graduate qualification in a specialist field, inclusion on the Specialist list, Sedation experience/SAAD accreditation

Abilities and Skills

• Good communication skills, ability to organize, basic IT skills
• Desirable: Ability to use a clinical computer system

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in general/community dentistry, minimum 5 years postgraduate experience, recent experience in special care and paediatric dentistry

Additional requirements

This post is subject to DBS check, UK professional registration, and sponsorship considerations as detailed above.

Employer details

Hywel Dda University Health Board
North Road Clinic
Queens Avenue
Aberystwyth, SY23 2EG

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