Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and forward thinking Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to join our multidisciplinary Community Dental Team. The role offers the opportunity to provide Special Care Dentistry for vulnerable adults including the provision of conscious sedation and general anaesthesia within the Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) area. The post holder may be asked to lead and support service development and provision of oral care for vulnerable people in all aspects of Special Care Dentistry across the three counties of the Health Board area.
Main duties of the job
Toprovide and co-ordinate comprehensive services for vulnerable adults requiring Special Care Dentistry. This includes all aspects of clinical leadership, treatment and relevant management duties in order to provide this role.
- To lead and co-ordinate appropriate CDS directorate research interests which will inform the delivery of Special Care Dentistry in accordance with the HDUHB Research and Development framework.
- To develop integrated oral care pathways by liaising with other healthcare providers and external agencies for vulnerable adult groups.
- To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the HDUHB Oral Health plans and the Health Board Plan
- To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the Community Dental Services
- To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the Community Dental Service is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process of colleagues.
- Represent HDUHB on regional and national groups related to Special Care Dentistry as appropriate, for example, Managed Clinical Networks.
About us
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 with 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC Registration
- On the GDC Specialist Register
- Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent
- Possession of a CCST in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent for another European Economic Area (EEA)
- Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
- One or more of the following qualifications: MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, MSCD RCS (Ed), DSCD RCS (Eng)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Special Care Dentistry including experience of working within Community Dental Services
- 5 years broad experience in Special Care Dentistry
- Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
Desirable
- Evidence of training in quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
- Publication/posters of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in dental education
- Further training or qualifications in education
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of Special Care Dentistry within the Community Dental Services
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Evidence of management training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GDC Registration
- On the GDC Specialist Register
- Membership in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent
- Possession of a CCST in Special Care Dentistry or equivalent for another European Economic Area (EEA)
- Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- Other postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
- One or more of the following qualifications: MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, MSCD RCS (Ed), DSCD RCS (Eng)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Special Care Dentistry including experience of working within Community Dental Services
- 5 years broad experience in Special Care Dentistry
- Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
Desirable
- Evidence of training in quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence
- Publication/posters of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in dental education
- Further training or qualifications in education
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of Special Care Dentistry within the Community Dental Services
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership attributes
- Evidence of management training
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).
