At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate dental care to vulnerable communities and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Join Hywel Dda University Health Board, a leading NHS healthcare provider in Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Bilingualism is encouraged; support available for Welsh language learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in oral health while gaining valuable experience in diverse settings.
- Qualifications: GDC registration and experience in Special Care Dentistry preferred.
The predicted salary is between 54802 - 82204 £ per year.
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
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Details
- Date posted: 27 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Doctor - other
- Salary: £54,802 to £82,204 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 100-MED-DEN-031-C
- Job locations: Cardigan Integrated Care Centre, Rhodfa'r Felin, Cardigan, SA43 1JX, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Essential: Full GDC Registration, 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, DSCD RCS (Eng), D Spec Care Dent RCSEd
Clinical Experience
- Essential: Experience as a General Dental Practitioner, Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry, Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training
- Desirable: Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or salaried Dental Service
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
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Jelena Paden Jelena.paden@wales.nhs.uk 07710961160
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