Overview
The post holder will be expected to treat a wide range of patients. The post is a permanent position for 30 hours per week and the successful applicant will be required to work across various sites dependent on service needs.
Responsibilities
* Supervision of Dental Core Trainees Years 1 and 2 within the service.
* Contribute to the development of learning in other dental professionals.
* Support the provision of high-quality clinical care to adults or children in line with the Welsh Health Circular (WHC/2022/22) The Role of the Community Dental Service and Services for Vulnerable People.
* Work across a range of settings, including fixed clinics, mobile dental units, and domiciliary care as required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Previous Community Dental experience is desirable; however, an understanding of patients\' needs with Dementia, Autism, Learning Disabilities and medically compromised patients is essential.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills with a flexible approach towards work.
* A driving licence is essential.
About the Service
The Community Dental Service is a dynamic team providing the full range of community dentistry. You would be working alongside other dentists, including specialists in Special Care and Paediatric dentistry, dental therapists and hygienists. Development of personal professional interests which match those of the Community Dental Service will be encouraged.
About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. We operate across six hospital sites and serve around 500,000 people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well” with a 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing, focused on innovation, improvement and clinical research. Partnership working with staff and the community is strong.
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