Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Quaifications
Full GDC Registration
- Quaifications
Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
- Clinical Experience
Experience as a General Dental Practitioner
- Clinical Experience
Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
- Clinical Experience
Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training
- Clinical Governance
Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
- Clinical Governance
Understanding of Standards for Health and Social Care
- Clinical Governance
Knowledge of risk management
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Quaifications
Other Postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
- Quaifications
One or more of the following qualifications: - MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, DSCD RCS (Eng), D Spec Care Dent RCSEd
- Clinical Experience
Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or salaried Dental Service
- Clinical Governance
Evidence of training in quality improvement
Job overview
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and motivated Community Dentist to join our dynamic Community Dental Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the oral health of vulnerable populations including children, older adults, individuals with special needs and those unable to access mainstream dental care.
You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality dental care in a variety of settings including clinics, care homes, and domiciliary environments. This role offers a unique blend of clinical challenge, community engagement and professional development.
Main duties of the job
- Provide comprehensive dental care to patients with complex needs
- Deliver preventative and restorative treatments in community settings
- Collaborate with dental nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals
- Participate in oral health promotion initiatives
- Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to governance standards
- Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A detailed Job Description is attached with full details of the role and main responsibilities required.
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.
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 Band A Integrated Dental Officer with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Cardigan, Wales. It is listed as a Junior Dentist Special Care Dentistry role. The advertised salary is £54,802 - £82,204 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Nov 2026.
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