Lead Specialist in Sedation & Special Care Dentistry

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is seeking a full-time Consultant in Sedation and Special Care Dentistry to work across multiple hospitals. The role focuses on enhancing adult special care dental services, fostering education with Cardiff University, and connecting medicine and dentistry. Ideal candidates must be registered with the General Dental Council and have relevant postgraduate qualifications. Opportunities to lead and innovate within clinical practice await in this pivotal position.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Dental Council required.
• Eligible for the Specialist Register or near completion of training.
• Postgraduate qualification in Sedation/Special Care Dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational programs for undergraduates.
• Collaborate with Cardiff University on quality education.
• Support development of clinical networks at the interface of medicine and dentistry.

Skills

Conscious sedation techniques

Special Care Dentistry expertise

Teaching abilities

Leadership in clinical governance

Research skills

Team collaboration

Education

Full Registration with the General Dental Council

Higher-level qualification in Sedation/Special Care Dentistry

Completion of recognized specialist training

Job description

A leading health board in the UK is seeking a full-time Consultant in Sedation and Special Care Dentistry to work across multiple hospitals. The role focuses on enhancing adult special care dental services, fostering education with Cardiff University, and connecting medicine and dentistry. Ideal candidates must be registered with the General Dental Council and have relevant postgraduate qualifications. Opportunities to lead and innovate within clinical practice await in this pivotal position.