Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, innovative, self-motivated dentist who is concerned with maintaining, improving, and advising upon the delivery of general dental services (GDS) in Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan in line with national and local policy and targets? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Cardiff & Vale UHB serves a population of around 520,000 with an annual primary care dental budget in excess of £28m and contracts with over 62 GDP practices. This role is key to the delivery of high quality, safety and effective patient care and to support continuous service improvement.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be responsible to the Head of Dental and Optometry and the Clinical Director for Primary Care Clinical Governance. You will work within a primary care team, supporting the areas of quality, safety, governance, performance and clusters and you will be a key advisor providing expertise and advice on good practice.
You will be employed on Cardiff and Vale UHB terms and conditions working in a multi-disciplinary team, with opportunities for training, development and CPD.
Your hours of work will be two sessions (4 hours per session) per week. The post is available on a permanent basis.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, BDS/BChD or equivalent
- Full registration with the United Kingdom's General Dental Council (GDC) and inclusion on a Dental Performers List in Wales
- Evidence of meeting General Dental Council Continuing Professional Development Requirements (including up-to-date CPD profile incorporating all core subjects)
Desirable
- Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK)
- Diploma in General Dental Practice
- Additional postgraduate qualifications appropriate to primary dental care
Experience
Essential
- Current/recent hands on clinical practice
- Substantive practice experience of at least 5 years - to include experience of General Dental Practice within the 2006 dental contractual arrangements (desirable at principal level) in the last 3 years.
Desirable
- Previous advisory roles
- Experience of primary care policy, development, planning and implementation at Health Body/ LHB level
- Experience through membership of a Local or District Dental Committee or similar body e.g. GDPC Wales of the generic issues relating to General Dental Practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Consultative, knowledgeable, able to listen with open mind
- Good professional standing
- Team player, ability to prioritise
- Politically aware, reliable, capable of mentoring peers
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment. Energetic, determined and focussed
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines
Skills
Essential
- Communication, listening and mentoring skills
- Diplomacy, sensitivity and organisational skills
- Computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel along with web-based & mobile 'app' technology)
Desirable
- Able to motivate professional colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Dental legislation, representational, regulatory, educational and remuneration systems/arrangements
- Statutory and strategic dental policy (Wales and UK)
- Primary dental care, dental contracting and professional standards in general
Other
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, BDS/BChD or equivalent
- Full registration with the United Kingdom's General Dental Council (GDC) and inclusion on a Dental Performers List in Wales
- Evidence of meeting General Dental Council Continuing Professional Development Requirements (including up-to-date CPD profile incorporating all core subjects)
Desirable
- Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK)
- Diploma in General Dental Practice
- Additional postgraduate qualifications appropriate to primary dental care
Experience
Essential
- Current/recent hands on clinical practice
- Substantive practice experience of at least 5 years - to include experience of General Dental Practice within the 2006 dental contractual arrangements (desirable at principal level) in the last 3 years.
Desirable
- Previous advisory roles
- Experience of primary care policy, development, planning and implementation at Health Body/ LHB level
- Experience through membership of a Local or District Dental Committee or similar body e.g. GDPC Wales of the generic issues relating to General Dental Practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Consultative, knowledgeable, able to listen with open mind
- Good professional standing
- Team player, ability to prioritise
- Politically aware, reliable, capable of mentoring peers
- Consistently exhibits a positive attitude and respect for others
- Proactive and adaptable in the face of a changing environment
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm and commitment. Energetic, determined and focussed
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines
Skills
Essential
- Communication, listening and mentoring skills
- Diplomacy, sensitivity and organisational skills
- Computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel along with web-based & mobile 'app' technology)
Desirable
- Able to motivate professional colleagues
Knowledge
Essential
- Dental legislation, representational, regulatory, educational and remuneration systems/arrangements
- Statutory and strategic dental policy (Wales and UK)
- Primary dental care, dental contracting and professional standards in general
Other
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
