Band Dental Officer​/Dental therapist

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated team player with excellent communication skills to provide clinical treatment in accordance with a Band A job description and Welsh Government (WG) policy. We would also consider a dental therapist for this role to work within the scope of practice as outlined by the GDC. Employed under A4C agreements starting at a Band 6 salary.

This is a unique opportunity to provide a full range of high-quality NHS dental care to a range of patients in order to increase access to NHS dental care. Working at our Bethesda Dental Clinic you will play a key role as a general dental practitioner. You will also work closely with dental nurses & therapists to ensure a skill‑mixed approach to dental care.

As part of our team, you’ll be supported in developing your clinical skills and contributing to service improvement through clinical governance, audit and peer review.

We are a branch of the North Wales Community Dental Service, a large service employing over 200 staff and committed to continuing education. Most clinical staff are trained in Inhalation Sedation, a service offered by dentists and therapists at most of our sites. IV sedation services are also available and the Community Dental Service operates general anaesthetic services at the three District General Hospitals.

We are supported by a visiting Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry from Alder Hey Hospital. Enhanced services include an Intermediate Tier Dentoalveolar Surgery Service and the provision of Special Care Dentistry support to the Head and Neck Cancer MDT. Direct Access and Inhalation Sedation training for therapists is provided and we are committed to expanding our skill‑mix models. A number of preventative oral health promotion programmes operate.

• Relocation allowance available
• Paid study leave – 21 days in any 3 year period (pro rata)
• Annual accruable training allowance
• Lease car scheme operational
• Paid annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (pro rata)

To provide a range of dental treatment under GDS arrangements according to Directorate policy. May undertake CDS duties as agreed and in accordance with the Band A Dental Officer job description. See attached document for the job description and personal specification.

• Full Registration with GDC
• Bachelor in Dental Surgery or equivalent
• Proven maintenance of post‑graduate continuing professional development
• Certification for Safeguarding (Child & Adult)
• ILS & pILS certification
• UK‑accredited Vocational Training or equivalency

• Post‑graduate qualification, demonstrating appropriate clinical skill
• Membership of a professional organisation/learned society
• NHS Performer Number (Wales)

• Recent NHS experience in CDS/Salaried Service and/or GDS
• All aspects of general dentistry
• Provision of care to patients of all ages

• Other dental disciplines
• Deployment of Dental Care Professionals
• EDS/Safety net provision

• Team skills: ability to communicate with, lead, support and motivate the team
• Self‑motivated and can meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and organise work
  
  Good interpersonal communication skills
• Able to use initiative
• Delegation skills – working with dental therapists/hygienists
• Computer literate

• Ability to use practice management software packages

• Willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Set high standards and motivated to achieve them
• Respond positively to team ethos
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible approach to changing priorities and work systems

• Innovative – e.g. suggesting new ideas to improve service delivery