Overview
Job summary. This is a replacement post joining a team of 3.5 Consultants responsible for the provision of Specialist Restorative Dentistry (RD) services to the Health Board. The successful candidate will lead in the support of Head and Neck Cancer patients and support other multidisciplinary care at Morriston Hospital. The post will also support the delivery of Health Board targets on new patient and treatment waiting times, including support of intermediate dental services requiring Consultant and specialist input but not necessarily Consultant delivered care. Activity will take place primarily in Morriston Hospital with additional sessions in our Port Talbot Resource Centre.
Main duties of the job
* Clinically the postholder will undertake Consultant level care of patients referred to restorative dentistry, with an emphasis on those requiring oral oncology rehabilitation.
* Support broader prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental issues, with opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in a multi-professional environment.
* Deliver the department's full remit of specialist restorative dental procedures and contribute to the training of junior staff.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we offer professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. We welcome applications from nurses, doctors, health science/therapy staff and various support roles. Apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles are available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our values are Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving.
Details
Date posted: 09 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 130-PCT10017S-A
Job locations: Morriston Hospital, Heol Maes Eglwys, Morriston, SA6 6NL
Job responsibilities
For full job description and person specification, please refer to the supporting documents section. Documents are available bilingually in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
* Qualifications
o Essential: Full registration with the GDC
o Essential: On GDC Specialist Register for Restorative Dentistry or eligible for CCCT within 6 months of interview; have passed Exit Fellowship Exam with UK RCS
o Desirable: Further relevant degree/diploma; Teaching qualification / Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
* Essential: Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
* Essential: Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
* Essential: Evidence of delivering specialist hospital services including working within a H&N Oncology MDT
* Desirable: Experience of research in Restorative Dentistry
Skills
* Essential: Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and lead when appropriate
* Essential: Strong teamwork and communication skills with patients, colleagues and staff
* Essential: Understanding and application of Prudent Healthcare principles
* Essential: Proficient information systems and technology usage
* Essential: Clinical skills across Restorative Dentistry
* Desirable: Experience with Improvement science and using data to improve services
Personal attributes
* Essential: Flexible, adaptable to competing demands and able to work under pressure
* Essential: Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing development
* Essential: Enthusiasm to lead clinical development
* Essential: Empathy and ability to listen and involve people
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside others. For details, see the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available from UK authorities.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Swansea Bay University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Heol Maes Eglwys, Morriston, SA6 6NL. Website: sbuhb.nhs.wales
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