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Job overview
Two vacancies have arisen for Dental Core Trainee year 2 / LAS posts based within the Community Dental Services. Post 1 will be based within Cardiff and Vale and Post 2 will be based within Cwm Taf .
Both posts require full registration with the GDC.
These fixed term posts are offered for a period of 12 months commencing on the 2nd September 2026 until 31st August 2027.
Main duties of the job
These posts will provide the opportunity to gain a wide expereince in treating a range of patients within the CDS patient demographic,
Clinical experience will include treating patients with complex health needs - which may include medical, physical or mental health needs, together with the provision of dental care for looked after children or children with high rates of dental disease, and frail and vulnerable older people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full post descriptions and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Completion of UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme or equivalent by the time post commences
- 24 months whole time equivalent postgraduate clinical experience to the full scope of a dentist by the time post commences
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Publications
- Presentations
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or Equivalent
- Full GDC Registration or eligible for full registration with the GDC at intended start date
Desirable
- Portfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development
- Working towards postgraduate qualification or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)
Special Interests
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for participation in Research
Fitness to Practive
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Attitude, Aptitudes, PC
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Demonstrate an understanding of a patient centred approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership
- Demonstrates effective organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to speak welsh
Skills,Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken english adequate to enable effective communication about dental / medical topics
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
- Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research
Desirable
- Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
- Evidence of participation in research
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This advert is for Dental Core Trainee Year 2 /LAS within the Community Dental Service with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Junior Dentist role. The advertised salary is £56,925 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term until 31st August 2027). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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