Job Summary
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
The Dental Training Unit and the Community Dental service are looking for an individual to join their team to commence asap.
This is a part time post for 22.5 hours per week. The service will require the successful candidate to be available to work on Monday, Tuesday and Friday (this may change according to service requirements) 8:30-16:30pm. The purpose of this post is to work with the Health Board and the Welsh Deanery to improve, facilitate and develop dental health care services in the SBU area, by providing:
* Comprehensive general dental services to patients.
* Comprehensive care to child and adult patients in the Community Dental Services.
* To be able to triage and be part of the GA assessment pathway within CDS. The unit is engaged in the GDS Reform Programme.
The objective is to reduce inequalities in oral health status and improve access to the NHS dental services by providing an accessible comprehensive range of primary care services. To support the training and mentoring of the Dental Foundation Trainees and dental team as and when requested by the Senior Educational Lead.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work, at the Dental Teaching Unit, Port Talbot Resource Centre and Community Dental Services clinics in the SBUHB area.
To provide a full range of primary care dental services under GDS regulations in the Dental teaching Unit and Community Dental Services Dental Teaching Unit operates under Dental Contract reform arrangements.
CDS:- Key Duties and Responsibilities
* To provide dental care, including Special Care dentistry, for the vulnerable children and adults seen by the CDS in a range of different settings including fixed clinics, mobile dental units, during domiciliary visits and in other locations visited by the CDS including secure units, residential homes and rehabilitation centres.
* To participate in the paediatric referral and preventive pathway.
* To supervise preventative programmes and care packages delivered by persons complementary to dentistry.
* To undertake screening of priority groups when requested.
* To participate in community based oral health promotion projects/activities commensurate with the post grade.
* To work with and support the Designed to Smile, Gwen am Byth and Cluster Transformation Programs.
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To be responsible for ensuring Patients are aware of the nature of the contract under which they are treated and the probable cost of the proposed treatment.
Consent is obtained for each treatment.
Collection of NHS Patient charges payable.
Comprehensive clinical records are maintained.
About Us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£50,789 to £76,184 a year Per annum, Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
130-8361962-0325
Job locations
Port Talbot Resource Centre
Moor Road,
Baglan
SA12 7BJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.
Responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* BDS or Equivalent.
* Registered with the General Dental Council.
* Included on a Dental Performers List.
Desirable
* Relevant Postgraduate degree or training qualification.
Experience Essential
* Experience as a General Dental Practitioner.
* Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training.
Desirable
* Experience of Community Dental Service/Salaried Dental Service.
Skills Essential
* Leadership skills, ability to support and motivate people.
* Excellent communication skills and organisational skills.
* Flexible and able to work independently.
* Computer literate and knowledge of modern educational technology.
Desirable
* Use of computerised patient record system.
Knowledge Essential
* A good understanding of the structure and working of General Dental Services.
* Understanding of the General Dental Services Regulations.
Desirable
* Knowledge of adult education theory and practice.
* Knowledge of Community Dental Service/Salaried Dental Service.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential
* Flexible
* Willingness to work in a team.
* Approachable and responsible.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Port Talbot Resource Centre
Moor Road,
Baglan
SA12 7BJ
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr