Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, inspiring and dedicated Senior Dental Officer to bring enthusiasm and innovation to our Health Inclusion Service within the Community Dental Service. We are looking for an individual with plenty of drive and vision, to go along with their obviously much needed clinical skills, someone who will really make a difference to the Cardiff and Vale population. This role would suit applicants that want to make a difference to those experiencing the most health inequalities and someone who has the drive for change.
The purpose of the role is to support the provision of high-quality clinical care to adults or children in line with the Welsh Health Circular WHC (2022) 022 The Role of the Community Dental Service and Services for Vulnerable People.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic team providing a full range of community dentistry working alongside other dentists, dental therapists, Hygienists and Dental Nurses.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are required along with a flexible approach towards work.
A driving licence is essential as there may be occasions when the post holder will be required to work in fixed clinics, on mobile dental units or provide domiciliary care.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide dental care to people experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, asylum seekers, prison leavers, sex workers and traveller communities including special care patients with conditions including learning disabilities, physical impairment including obesity, mental health, medically-compromising conditions, and those with social barriers.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Vocational Training / Foundation Training
- Full GDC Registration
- Performer Number
Desirable
- Postgraduate Educational Qualifications
- Dental post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience particularly in sedation/special care dentistry or experience thereof suitable to enable independent clinical practice.
- Management Qualification or appropriate training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Primary Care Setting for a minimum of 3 years
- Demonstrate initiative, ability to work independently and a willingness to undertake further postgraduate and experience in conscious sedation or other special care/ paediatric related subjects.
- Experience in a range of clinical dentistry including special care dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in a domiciliary setting
- Experience in conscious sedation and able to use these modalities independently
- Experience of Mobile Dental Services
- Experience of working with Health Inclusion Groups
Skills
Essential
- Team working
- Organisational Ability
- Good interpersonal skills with citable examples of working as part of a wider dental team
- Leadership skills
- Ability to organise own workload and manage priorities
- Empathy and understanding towards patients and other staff members
Desirable
- Able to develop and describe stategic approached to service developments
- Forward thinking
- Willingness to develop leadership skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Community Dental Service in Wales
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of Epidemiology
Desirable
- Completion of clinical audit
- Knowledge of Dentally dental software
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance around process of consent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills
Other
Essential
- Driving Licence
- Willingness to work with a variety of different patient groups
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Successful completion of Vocational Training / Foundation Training
- Full GDC Registration
- Performer Number
Desirable
- Postgraduate Educational Qualifications
- Dental post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience particularly in sedation/special care dentistry or experience thereof suitable to enable independent clinical practice.
- Management Qualification or appropriate training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Primary Care Setting for a minimum of 3 years
- Demonstrate initiative, ability to work independently and a willingness to undertake further postgraduate and experience in conscious sedation or other special care/ paediatric related subjects.
- Experience in a range of clinical dentistry including special care dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in a domiciliary setting
- Experience in conscious sedation and able to use these modalities independently
- Experience of Mobile Dental Services
- Experience of working with Health Inclusion Groups
Skills
Essential
- Team working
- Organisational Ability
- Good interpersonal skills with citable examples of working as part of a wider dental team
- Leadership skills
- Ability to organise own workload and manage priorities
- Empathy and understanding towards patients and other staff members
Desirable
- Able to develop and describe stategic approached to service developments
- Forward thinking
- Willingness to develop leadership skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Community Dental Service in Wales
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of Epidemiology
Desirable
- Completion of clinical audit
- Knowledge of Dentally dental software
- Knowledge of legislation and guidance around process of consent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective Communication Skills
Other
Essential
- Driving Licence
- Willingness to work with a variety of different patient groups
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
