Job overview
We are proud to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to join our newly established, forward‑thinking multidisciplinary Community Dental Service team. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping a growing service within Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), making a meaningful impact on the oral health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults across West Wales.
In this role, you will deliver high‑quality Special Care Dentistry, including conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. As part of an expanding and ambitious team, you will also contribute to service development, helping to strengthen and advance comprehensive oral care pathways throughout our three counties.
Whether you are newly qualified and eager to begin your consultant career, or an experienced clinician seeking a fresh, inspiring challenge, this role offers the chance to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and progressive setting—while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle benefits that West Wales has to offer.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
- Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
- Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
- Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Person specification
Other
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
- Publication/posters of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in dental education
- Further training or qualifications in education
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of Special Care Dentistry within the Community Dental Services
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Evidence of management training
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC Registration
- On the GDC Specialist Register
- Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent
- Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
- One or more of the following qualifications: MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, MSCD RCS (Ed), DSCD RCS (Eng)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Special Care Dentistry including experience of working within Community Dental Services
- Successful completion of SAC- approved 3-year minimum training programme in Special Care Dentistry with CCT
- Or: on the GDC Specialist Register in Special Care Dentistry
- Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
Desirable
- Evidence of training in quality improvement
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This advert is for Consultant in Special Care Dentistry Community with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Dentist role. The advertised salary is £114,099 - £166,585 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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