At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide dental care to vulnerable patients across community sites and hospitals.
- Company: Join a dynamic team within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for teaching and training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: BDS or equivalent, registered with the General Dental Council, and experience in primary dental care.
The predicted salary is between 29970 - 36483 £ per year.
Overview
Band A Dentist – Community Dental Service (CDS) within Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.
Provide dental care to vulnerable patient groups across community‑based sites, including new Bridgend Health and Wellbeing Centre (expected opening April 2026).
The role includes covering all areas of the service across sites, providing treatment under general anaesthetic, sedation, domiciliary care, assessment clinics and other service provision, with duties outside routine hours where required.
Welsh Skills
Welsh Skills are desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (B1). Ability to hold simple conversations with patients is sufficient.
- Scope of Services
- Adult special care dentistry
- Sedation dentistry
- Paediatric dentistry
- General anaesthetic services at hospital sites
- Domiciliary services
- Personal dental services
- Bariatric dentistry
- Emergency care for registered and non‑registered patients
Responsibilities
- Cover all service areas across multiple sites, including domiciliary care and peripheral clinics.
- Provide treatment under general anaesthetic at hospital sites, including work outside routine hours.
- Provide treatment under sedation and support verbal sedation protocols.
- Conduct assessment clinics and undertake other service provision as required.
- Maintain patient records, audit contribution, and use patient management software.
- Participate in teaching, training, and assessment of clinical procedures.
- Deliver high‑standard patient care with excellent communication, flexibility, and teamwork.
- Work independently, manage patients calmly under pressure.
Qualifications & Experience
- BDS or equivalent degree.
- Registered with the General Dental Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience in a primary dental care setting (post‑qualification).
- Experience paediatric dentistry and working with special care groups.
- Experience working in domiciliary settings.
- Competency in inhalation sedation techniques.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and patient management software.
- Demonstrated audit contribution and participation.
- Good personal motivation and willingness to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Dental Foundation Training.
- Relevant postgraduate degree or training qualification.
- Included on a Dental Performers List.
Benefits & Development
Dynamic, innovative, and supportive team environment.
Continuous review and improvement cycle to deliver high‑quality services.
Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and contribution to service transformation.
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Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
