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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Specialist in Oral Surgery

The closing date is 27 July 2025

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Job summary

This part time post for 1 day per week provides an exciting opportunity to make a real contribution to the provision of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery services in Cardiff and Vale UHB. This post is for a period of 6 months to cover a period of maternity leave and there is some flexibility on working day.

Applicants should have 12 years postgraduate experience together with a minimum of 6 years within Oral Surgery. The successful applicant will have effective communication skills and have the ability to make independent clinical decisions when necessary.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be required to participate in Consultant Clinics, provide MOS treatment sessions (+/- sedation), GA operating, and participate in the supervision of dental undergraduates and postgraduates within the University Dental Hospital.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

£96,990 to £107,155 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-DSG952

Job locations

University Dental Hospital

Cardiff

CF14 4XY


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

  • Full GDC Registration

Desirable

  • Academic Excellence

Experience

Essential

  • 12 years postgraduate dental work
  • Minimum of 6 years within Oral Surgery at Specialty Doctor / SAS grade or equivalent

Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Clinical audit
  • Understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
  • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
  • Evidence of engagement with CPD

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Computing Skills
  • Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
  • Satisfactory Immigration status

Desirable

  • Evidence of management training

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Flexible approach
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GDC Registration

Desirable

  • Academic Excellence

Experience

Essential

  • 12 years postgraduate dental work
  • Minimum of 6 years within Oral Surgery at Specialty Doctor / SAS grade or equivalent

Audit

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Clinical audit
  • Understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
  • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
  • Evidence of engagement with CPD

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Computing Skills
  • Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
  • Satisfactory Immigration status

Desirable

  • Evidence of management training

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Flexible approach
  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Values aligned to those of the Health Board

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Dental Hospital

Cardiff

CF14 4XY


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Dental Hospital

Cardiff

CF14 4XY


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Professor Vaseekaran Sivarajasingam

sivarajasingam@cardiff.ac.uk

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

£96,990 to £107,155 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-DSG952

Job locations

University Dental Hospital

Cardiff

CF14 4XY


Supporting documents

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