Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Able to provide direct access to adults and children
- Experience
Competent in being able to provide oral health promotion, education, prevention and dental care for children and adults
- Experience
Experience in working independently
- Experience
Experience in providing Direct Access as per GDC guidance
- Qualifications
BSc in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene or equivalent
- Qualifications
Trained in providing Direct Access to patients as per GDC guidance
- Qualifications
Registration with the General Dental Council
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Carrying out dental health programmes
- Experience
Experience in providing inhalation sedation
- Experience
Working in different sites i.e domiciliary care or mobile dental units
- Qualifications
Post Graduate Certificate in Education and Training
- Qualifications
Certificate in Oral Health Education course
Job overview
There is a part time post available based in Nevill Hall Hospital. The post holder is required to work two days in Nevill Hall Hospital and two days in Ebbw Vale Dental Clinic with dental teams in an efficient and effective manner to ensure the delivery of appropriate health care for the patients. The dental care of patients will include vulnerable children and adults providing care in clinics, schools, hospitals, care homes, patient homes, and mobile dental units across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) area. The provision of dental care using inhalation sedation will also be required for those who have received further training in dental sedation.
Main duties of the job
To provide oral health promotion, education, and prevention and clinical dental care that has been prescribed by a dentist or via Direct Access arrangements as per General Dental Council (GDC) standards of competencies for vulnerable adults and children. This will include care in clinics, mobile dental units, care homes, hospitals, and patient’s home.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in TRAC.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for 040-ACS220-1026 with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Abergavenny, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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