Job summary
Powys Teaching Health Board is looking to recruit a specialist in special care dentistry. Applications from candidates who are not on the specialist list for special care dentistry but have extensive experience in managing level 2 complexity special care patients, will also be considered, as a Band B.
The successful candidate will have the choice of being based in Newtown or Brecon and will be part of a diverse team that includes a consultant oral surgeon, paediatric and endodontic specialists.
For additional information including arranging to visit the department please speak to Warren Tolley on 07885099649
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the associate dental director the post holder will be responsible for planning dental services for special care patients, including patients who suffer from anxiety and dental phobias.
About us
The Community Dental Service comprises of a wide range of locations, specialities and services which involve primary dental care, consultant led secondary care, special needs, and priority group patients in both the clinic and domiciliary setting. This includes Schools, residential and nursing homes, epidemiological surveys, and oral health promotion/education.
Training, development, and skill mixing of the dental workforce is encouraged and supported
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate graduate qualification or equivalent in Dentistry
- Registration with the GDC as a Dentist
- Relevant postgrad qualification
Desirable
- Registered with GDC as specialist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of special care dentistry
- MOS experience
- Working on own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Competent in IHS and IV sedation
- Experience of treating patients under GA
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of CDS
- ICT skills
other
Essential
- Full driving licence
- Willingness to undertake further training and personal development as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate graduate qualification or equivalent in Dentistry
- Registration with the GDC as a Dentist
- Relevant postgrad qualification
Desirable
- Registered with GDC as specialist
Experience
Essential
- Experience of special care dentistry
- MOS experience
- Working on own initiative
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Competent in IHS and IV sedation
- Experience of treating patients under GA
Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of CDS
- ICT skills
other
Essential
- Full driving licence
- Willingness to undertake further training and personal development as required
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.
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.
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).
