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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Consultant in Special Care Dentistry

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Job summary

The Community Dental Service (CDS) in ABUHB is a Specialist and Salaried Dental Service providing Oral Health Care Services to vulnerable client groups in line with Welsh Health Circular 2022/022 (The role of the Community Dental Service). This is a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry post, base to be confirmed depending on service needs.

The post holder has the responsibility to provide Special Care Dentistry for vulnerable adults including conscious sedation and general anaesthesia within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB). The post holder may be asked to lead in the development and provision of oral care for vulnerable people in all areas of Special Care Dentistry across Gwent. The post holder will support and progress research and development for the Community Dental Service.

Main duties of the job

To provide and co-ordinate comprehensive services for vulnerable adults requiring Special Care Dentistry. This includes all aspects of clinical leadership, treatment and relevant management duties in order to carry this role

To promote the speciality of Special Care Dentistry both within the health board and to external organisations

To lead and co-ordinate appropriate CDS directorate research interests which will inform the delivery of Special Care Dentistry and Community Dental Services in accordance with the ABUHB Research and Development framework

To develop integrated oral care pathways by liaison with other healthcare providers and external agencies for vulnerable adult groups.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Well-being Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opened in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£91,722 to £119,079 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-CON543

Job locations

Clytha Dental Clinic

Newport

NP20 4PA


Job description

Job responsibilities

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

  • Enhanced check with barred list information, including - an adults and childrens barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GDC

Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:

  • Enhanced check with barred list information, including - an adults and childrens barred list check

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GDC

Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview.

Person Specification

Research

Essential

  • -As person spec

Desirable

  • -as person spec

Teaching

Essential

  • -As person spec

Desirable

  • As person spec

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • -As person spec

Desirable

  • -as per spec

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • -as per person spec

Desirable

  • -as per spec

Qualifications

Essential

  • -as per person spec

Desirable

  • As person spec

Management

Essential

  • As person spec

Desirable

  • As person spec

Other Requirements

Essential

  • As person spec

Desirable

  • As person spec
Person Specification

Research

Essential

  • -As person spec

Desirable

  • -as person spec

Teaching

Essential

  • -As person spec

Desirable

  • As person spec

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • -As person spec

Desirable

  • -as per spec

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • -as per person spec

Desirable

  • -as per spec

Qualifications

Essential

  • -as per person spec

Desirable

  • As person spec

Management

Essential

  • As person spec

Desirable

  • As person spec

Other Requirements

Essential

  • As person spec

Desirable

  • As person spec

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Clytha Dental Clinic

Newport

NP20 4PA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Clytha Dental Clinic

Newport

NP20 4PA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Special Care Dentistry

Steve Woolley

steve.woolley@wales.nhs.uk

01633623728

Details

Date posted

18 December 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£91,722 to £119,079 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-CON543

Job locations

Clytha Dental Clinic

Newport

NP20 4PA


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