Job overview

Dental Officer Band A

22.5 Hrs a week maternity cover 12 months

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 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.

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 also 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.

Main duties of the job

To provide a range of dental treatment for priority groups and patients referred to the CDS according to Health Board/Directorate policy.

A Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found within the additional documents section.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. 

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.