Senior Dental Educator & Training Lead

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board has opened a part-time Senior Dentist (Band B) position at the Dental Teaching Unit in Port Talbot. Hours to be discussed at interview.

The post focuses on delivering comprehensive general dental services, mentoring Foundation Dentists, and coordinating with the Welsh Deanery on training days and programme management. The role involves leading the DTU team, contributing to governance, and supporting service development in line with NHS contracts and patient

Qualifications

• Essential: BDS or recognised equivalent and GDC registration, with regular CPD attendance.
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualification and Welsh NHS Dental Performers list eligibility.
• Experience in training and managing dental staff is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support DTU service provision as part of the senior management team.
• Participate in clinical audit as part of governance.
• Engage in risk management and health and safety awareness.
• Mentor Dental Foundation Trainees and other dental staff.
• Develop relationships with health care professionals and manage training projects.

Skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Initiative

Organisational skills

Leadership

Education

BDS or recognised equivalent

GDC registration

Postgraduate CPD participation

DDE / refresher training

DESAP acceptance

Job description

Swansea Bay University Health Board has opened a part-time Senior Dentist (Band B) position at the Dental Teaching Unit in Port Talbot. Hours to be discussed at interview.

The post focuses on delivering comprehensive general dental services, mentoring Foundation Dentists, and coordinating with the Welsh Deanery on training days and programme management. The role involves leading the DTU team, contributing to governance, and supporting service development in line with NHS contracts and patient