Specialist in Special Care Dentistry - Brecon, United Kingdom - Powys Teaching Health Board

    Powys Teaching Health Board
    Powys Teaching Health Board Brecon, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    Powys Teaching Health Board is looking to recruit a specialist in special care dentistry. Applications from candidates who are not on the specialist list for special care dentistry but have extensive experience in managing level 2 complexity special care patients, will also be considered, as a Band B.

    The successful candidate will have the choice of being based in Newtown or Brecon and will be part of a diverse team that includes a consultant oral surgeon, paediatric and endodontic specialists.

    For additional information including arranging to visit the department please speak to Warren Tolley on

    Main duties of the job

    In conjunction with the associate dental director the post holder will be responsible for planning dental services for special care patients, including patients who suffer from anxiety and dental phobias.

    About us

    The Community Dental Service comprises of a wide range of locations, specialities and services which involve primary dental care, consultant led secondary care, special needs, and priority group patients in both the clinic and domiciliary setting. This includes Schools, residential and nursing homes, epidemiological surveys, and oral health promotion/education.

    Training, development, and skill mixing of the dental workforce is encouraged and supported

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Appropriate graduate qualification or equivalent in Dentistry
  • Registration with the GDC as a Dentist
  • Relevant postgrad qualification
  • Desirable

  • Registered with GDC as specialist
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Experience of special care dentistry
  • MOS experience
  • Working on own initiative
  • Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
  • Competent in IHS and IV sedation
  • Experience of treating patients under GA
  • Skills

    Essential

  • Excellent communicator
  • Desirable

  • Knowledge of CDS
  • ICT skills
  • other

    Essential

  • Full driving licence
  • Willingness to undertake further training and personal development as required