Band B Senior Dental Officer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Aberystwyth, SY23 2EG
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Band B Senior Dental Officer, you'll provide dental care to vulnerable adults and children, lead a team, and develop teaching and training programs. This role suits someone with leadership skills, a passion for community-focused care, and experience in sedation services. You'll work in a close-knit team, supporting patients with complex needs in a variety of clinics.
What you'll need
- You'll need a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council.
- You should have current Performers number, VT number, or completion of the competency Equivalence scheme.
- Experience with sedation services and SAAD accreditation is desirable.
- You'll need good communication and leadership skills to manage a team.
- A post-graduate qualification in a specialist field is also desirable.
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining experience in sedation services or SAAD accreditation to increase your chances of getting this role.
- Make sure your CV highlights your leadership skills and experience in community-focused care.
- Research the Hywel Dda University Health Board and their values to show your enthusiasm for the role.
- Practice your communication skills by taking a course or seeking feedback from colleagues.
- Update your knowledge of the latest dental care practices and research to stay competitive.
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Job description
Are you passionate about providing exceptional dental care to individuals with complex needs? Do you thrive in a close-knit, community focused environ...
The Hywel Dda Community Dental Service (CDS) is dedicated to providing dental care for vulnerable adults and children who may have difficulties in seeking and receiving dental treatment throughout the Ceredigion . Our clinics are different to high street dental practices in that we see patients on a referral basis only, which ensures that they receive their treatment from the most appropriately trained member of the team and in the best clinic to suit their needs. The Senior Dental Officer will be supported by the Clinical Lead and the Community Team.
The role will be based in North Road Clinic, Aberystwyth but there is currently a need to cover some clinics at Cardigan Integrated Care Centre as well. Delivery of intravenous and inhalation sedation services General and Specialist DGH and Community-based outpatient clinics Effective leadership of multidisciplinary staff members within the unit Development of teaching, training and research within the Organisation
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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, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership 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: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital 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.
47 general 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.
Qualifcations
Essential
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent
- Current General Dental Council registration certificate
- Current Performers number, VT number or completion of competency Equivalence scheme and therefore eligible for immediate inclusion on to Performer list
Desirable
- Appropriate post-graduate qualification to specialist field. Inclusion on Specialist list
- Sedation experience/SAAD accreditation
Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal
- Ability to organise self, clinic and respond to time pressures
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- -Ability to use a clinical computer system
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experienced in a wide range of general and/or community dentistry
- Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience
- Experience in Special Care dentistry and paediatric dentistry in the previous two years
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
12 August 2026
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