Lead Specialist, Special Care Dentistry

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to join the Community Dental Service in West Wales. The role covers delivery of high-quality special care dentistry, including conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, while contributing to service development across three counties.

The successful applicant will provide leadership for CDS staff, collaborate with other healthcare providers, and help shape integrated oral care pathways within an expanding

Qualifications

• Qualifications not explicitly listed in the ad

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive Special Care Dentistry services for vulnerable adults, covering all aspects of clinical care, leadership, and associated management responsibilities.
• Lead and support research activity within the CDS directorate, ensuring alignment with the HDUHB Research and Development framework and informing future service delivery.
• Develop integrated oral care pathways through effective collaboration with other healthcare providers, external organisations, and agencies supporting vulnerable adult groups.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the HDUHB Oral Health Plans and the wider Health Board Plan.
• Provide professional leadership for all Community Dental Service staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Work closely with clinical and professional colleagues to maintain the productivity and job satisfaction of CDS staff, which may include participating in staff appraisal processes.
• Represent HDUHB at regional and national groups related to Special Care Dentistry, such as Managed Clinical Networks, where appropriate.

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to join the Community Dental Service in West Wales. The role covers delivery of high-quality special care dentistry, including conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, while contributing to service development across three counties.

The successful applicant will provide leadership for CDS staff, collaborate with other healthcare providers, and help shape integrated oral care pathways within an expanding