Job overview
A Community Dental officer in the Urgent Access Service plays a vital role in ensuring that people who are unable to access routine dental care still receive timely, compassionate and effective treatment when they need it most. This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paces, patient focused environment and is passionate about reducing oral health inequalities in the community.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of a Band A dentist working across both the Community Dental Service (CDS) and Urgent Access Service is to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals who may have complex medical, social, or behavioural needs, as well as those requiring immediate dental intervention.
In the CDS, the Band A dentist focuses on delivering routine and preventive treatments to vulnerable groups, including patients with disabilities, special care requirements or limited access to mainstream dental services.
Within the Urgent Access Service, their role is to manage acute dental problems, alleviate pain and prevent escalation of oral health issues through timely interventions. By operating across these two services, the Band A dentist ensures continuity of care, promotes oral health equity, and supports the wider commitment to accessible and responsive dental care provision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Full GDC Registration
Desirable
- - Other Postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
- - One or more of the following qualifications: - MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, DSCD RCS (Eng), D Spec Care Dent RCSEd
- - Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Other requirements
Essential
- - A good understanding of the structure of General Dental Services and Regulations
Desirable
- - Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Clinical Experience
Essential
- - Experience as a General Dental Practitioner
- - Competence in diagnosing and performing urgent dental procedures, including extractions, temporary and permanent restorations, prescribing medications, in accordance with guidelines
Desirable
- - Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or Salaried Dental Service
- - Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training
- - Sedation qualification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- - Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
- - Understanding of Standards for Health and Social Care
- - Knowledge of risk management
Desirable
- - Evidence of training in quality improvement
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This advert is for Band A Community/Urgent Access Dental Officer with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £54,802 - £82,204 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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