Job overview

There is an exciting new opportunity for a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry based in Brecon. The post is permanent and for 22.5 hours per week. We seek an enthusiastic and motivated colleague who can demonstrate their ability to develop the existing Paediatric Dental service in Powys, work as part of our existing multidisciplinary team and have a good working relationship with visiting consultant colleagues, local GPs and Dentists.

The CDS in Powys provides a wide range of dental services including general dentistry, restorative dentistry, inhalation and IV sedation, special care dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, and minor oral surgery. There is no on-call commitment attached to this job.

The appointee will join the CDS as a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry and will be expected to participate in all facets of service activity.

Main duties of the job

Lead on clinical governance for the Paediatric Dental service in PTHB for patients aged below 18 years of age.

To provide dental care for paediatric patients requiring specialist services under local anaesthetic (± sedation)

To develop and Lead the General Anaesthesia pathway for children and young adults including those with additional needs and medical complexities. (No provision in PTHB possible)

To play an active role in the clinical supervision, training and education of junior staff including undergraduate student placements from any university which has agreed to place students with PTHB, DFs, DCTs and StRs

To contribute to the development and management of clinical services

To co-ordinate the care of patients requiring oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia and ensure that there is appropriate involvement of the relevant team members in the planning of these cases pre- and post-operatively.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.