Community Dentist - Band A

To undertake the full range of preventative and clinical oral care expected of a Community Dentist treating children and vulnerable adults in fixed and mobile dental units, care homes and hospital care across (ABUHB) area. Duties also include supervision of undergraduate dental students.

To provide dental care in sites where appropriate for children and vulnerable adults including domiciliary care, alongside other clinical staff as required.

Please see attached JD and person specification in TRAC.

This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer.

Enhanced check with barred list information including an adults and childrens barred list check.

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a full registration and a licence to practice with the GDC.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is amulti award-winningNHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 15,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values ofKindness, Integrity, and Respectshape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Qualifications

Essential: - Full GDC Registration; - BDS; - Foundation 1 (DF1) or equivalent

Desirable: - Further postgraduate qualifications i.e. MJDF; - Dental core training

Experience

Essential: - Broad based experience in NHS primary and community dental care; - Participation in CPD and Personal Develop Planning as per GDC standards

Desirable: - Experience of NHS Conscious Sedation

Research

Essential: - Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence

Desirable: - Evidence of inclusion with research projects with publication

Quality and patient safety

Essential: - Evidence of participation in Quality and Patient Safety activities, that includes audit, Peer Review, Reflective Learning etc.

Desirable: - Initiation of quality improvement projects and measured outcomes