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Dental
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
100-MED-DEN-033
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Urgent Access Service
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£52,821 - £79,232 per annum, pro rata
Closing
15/02/2026 23:59

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Band A Community/Urgent Access Dental Officer

NHS Medical & Dental: Salaried Dentist - A

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

A Community Dental officer in the Urgent Access Service plays a vital role in ensuring that people who are unable to access routine dental care still receive timely, compassionate and effective treatment when they need it most.  This position is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paces, patient focused environment and is passionate about reducing oral health inequalities in the community. 

Main duties of the job

The purpose of a Band A dentist working across both the Community Dental Service (CDS) and Urgent Access Service is to provide high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals who may have complex medical, social, or behavioural needs, as well as those requiring immediate dental intervention.

In the CDS, the Band A dentist focuses on delivering routine and preventive treatments to vulnerable groups, including patients with disabilities, special care requirements or limited access to mainstream dental services.

Within the Urgent Access Service, their role is to manage acute dental problems, alleviate pain and prevent escalation of oral health issues through timely interventions. By operating across these two services, the Band A dentist ensures continuity of care, promotes oral health equity, and supports the wider commitment to accessible and responsive dental care provision.

Working for our organisation

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.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. 

 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. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • - Full GDC Registration
Desirable criteria
  • - 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
  • - On the GDC Specialist Register
  • - Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • - Experience as a General Dental Practitioner
  • - Competence in diagnosing and performing urgent dental procedures, including extractions, temporary and permanent restorations, prescribing medications, in accordance with guidelines
Desirable criteria
  • - Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or Salaried Dental Service
  • - Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training
  • - Sedation qualification
  • - Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • - 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 criteria
  • - Evidence of training in quality improvement

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • - A good understanding of the structure of General Dental Services and Regulations
Desirable criteria
  • - Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jelena Paden
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07966 771683
Additional information

Catherine Nelson, Associate Medical Director for Dental

07803820209

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