ConsultantPermanent

Consultant in Special Care Dentistry Community

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Carmarthen

Salary

£110,240 – £160,951

Training post

No

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

5 weeks ago

About the role

We are proud to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to join our newly established, forward-thinking multidisciplinary Community Dental Service team. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping a growing service within Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), making a meaningful impact on the oral health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults across West Wales. In this role, you will deliver high-quality Special Care Dentistry, including conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. As part of an expanding and ambitious team, you will also contribute to service development, helping to strengthen and advance comprehensive oral care pathways throughout our three counties. Whether you are newly qualified and eager to begin your consultant career, or an experienced clinician seeking a fresh, inspiring challenge, this role offers the chance to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and progressive setting--while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle benefits that West Wales has to offer.

Consultant in Special Care Dentistry Community

Hywel Dda University Health Board

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Provide and coordinate comprehensive Special Care Dentistry services for vulnerable adults, covering all aspects of clinical care, leadership, and associated management responsibilities. Lead and support research activity within the CDS directorate, ensuring alignment with the HDUHB Research and Development framework and informing future service delivery. Develop integrated oral care pathways through effective collaboration with other healthcare providers, external organisations, and agencies supporting vulnerable adult groups. Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the HDUHB Oral Health Plans and the wider Health Board Plan. Provide professional leadership for all Community Dental Service staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment. Work closely with clinical and professional colleagues to maintain the productivity and job satisfaction of CDS staff, which may include participating in staff appraisal processes. Represent HDUHB at regional and national groups related to Special Care Dentistry, such as Managed Clinical Networks, where appropriate.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mentalhealthand learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in: Four main hospitals:BronglaisHospital in Aberystwyth;GlangwiliHospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; andWithybushHospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47general practices(six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Person specification

Essential

Full GDC Registration
On the GDC Specialist Register
Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent
Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Broad based experience in Special Care Dentistry including experience of working within Community Dental Services
Successful completion of SAC- approved 3-year minimum training programme in Special Care Dentistry with CCT
Or: on the GDC Specialist Register in Special Care Dentistry
Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
Publication/posters of relevant review articles or case reports
Evidence of organising programmes and teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Experience in day-to-day organisation of Special Care Dentistry within the Community Dental Services

Desirable

Other postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
One or more of the following qualifications: MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, MSCD RCS (Ed), DSCD RCS (Eng)
Experience of working in the NHS
Evidence of training in quality improvement
Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Research degree
Organisation of further teaching programmes in dental education
Further training or qualifications in education

Evidence of leadership attributes

Evidence of management training

Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn