The community dental services in Cardiff and Vale provide dental care for patient groups in accordance with WHC/2022/022. The role of the community dental services is to treat a wide range of patients, supervise Dental Core Trainees Years 1 and 2, and support the Welsh Government oral health improvement initiative, "Designed to Smile".
Responsibilities:
* Provide high‑quality clinical care to adults or children in line with WHC/2022/22.
* Supervise Dental Core Trainees Years 1 and 2.
* Lead the Welsh Government oral health improvement initiative, "Designed to Smile", and epidemiology surveys.
* Deliver care across multiple sites, including fixed clinics, mobile dental units and domiciliary care.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; an application made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one made in English.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa, unless they have permission to work via another route. Non‑UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Qualifications:
* Previous Community Dental experience is desirable.
* Dentists who have previously worked in similar roles including hospital dental services and general dental practice are welcome to apply.
Skills and Requirements:
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Flexible approach towards work.
* A driving licence is essential, as the post holder may need to travel between fixed clinics, mobile units or provide domiciliary care.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest integrated health boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing a wide range of specialist services across six hospital sites. Serving around 500,000 people, the board focuses on health and care needs of the local population and partners with the community to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", with a vision that every person has an equal chance of leading a healthy life. The board is ambitious for the population’s health, shaping a future of wellbeing through innovation, research, and partnership working.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. The Vale of Glamorgan offers beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic coastline, providing the best of both city life and rural living.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a dynamic, inspiring and dedicated clinician to bring enthusiasm and innovation to our Community Dental Service. The role is a permanent post for 15 hours per week, requiring work across various sites dependent on service needs. Development of personal professional interests that match those of the Community Dental Service will be encouraged.
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