Community Dentist - Band A
Enthusiastic and caring dentists required to work as part of a team in Gwent.
The post will provide an interesting and challenging role for an established, experienced dental practitioner who will be joining a committed and motivated community dental service. The post holder will carry out oral healthcare to vulnerable children and adults requiring special care dentistry. S upervision of undergraduate dental students is also required.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Community Dental Service (CDS) offers support for professional and personal development and training opportunities to succeed in the above roles. The service is able to provide accredited in house sedation training as well as in more specialist areas such as Special Care and Paediatric Dentistry. We would welcome applications from enthusiastic and self\-motivated team players with the presence and credibility to generate commitment and support from other members of the team, and who are able to demonstrate good clinical and communication skills.
There is Dental Therapist support available.
To undertake the full range of preventative and clinical oral care expected of a Community Dentist treating children and vulnerable adults in fixed and mobile dental units, care homes and hospital care across (ABUHB) area. Duties also include supervision of undergraduate dental students.
To provide dental care in sites where appropriate for children and vulnerable adults including domiciliary care, alongside other clinical staff as required.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi award\-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 15,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high\-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence\-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long\-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Please see attached JD and person specification in TRAC.
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012\) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer
Enhanced check with barred list information including an adults and children’s barred list check.
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a full registration and a licence to practice with the GDC.
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