Dental Therapist - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board
Swansea Bay University Health Board
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Swansea, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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SBUHB have an exciting opportunity to appoint a part time Dental Therapist on a permanent basis to work within Restorative Dentistry, Primary Care, Community and Therapies service Group.


The Restorative Dental Therapist is an integral part of the workforce within the Restorative department with services delivered from Morriston Hospital and Port Talbot Resource Centre.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of advanced, highly specialist and complex dental care. Works largely autonomously, referring to Dental Restorative consultants where deemed necessary or at pre agreed intervals. The post holder will have a responsibility to

supervise clinical training at a specialist level for other clinical staff and provide professional advise based on clinical experience and training.

The Restorative therapist must be prepared to communicate teaching and development goals to other staff both within the clinic and as part
of a wider teaching programme. The Restorative therapist undertakes these teaching, supervision mentoring and assessment roles where required and promotes a culture of learning. Provide direct access when appropriate. To include preparation of treatment plans to ensure the delivery of effective dental care.

Responsible for a group of patients undergoing complex, highly specialised, multidisciplinary Restorative dental treatment.

Use advanced knowledge and skills to assess clinical situations and select and adapt appropriate complex techniques to adapt the treatment to the specific needs of the patient.

Monitor the dental health of all patients, assess developments in the patients' dental health, record all findings accordingly and report to Senior members of the clinical team.

Responsible for monitoring the dental health of all patients, assess developments in the patient's dental health, record findings accordingly and report to Senior members of the team when required.

Provide a range of specialised dental care within Hospital and other peripheral settings.
Responsible for prolonged periods of time undertaking detailed work with high levels of precision
and accuracy. Use highly developed physical skills to use a range of precision tools and equipment for Restorative dentistry intervention. Routine use of expensive specialised equipment.


We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.


As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.


You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.


Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.


If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.


For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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