Job overview

There is an exciting new opportunity for an Endodontic Consultant based in Brecon.  The post is permanent and for 22.5 hours per week. As a senior employee you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to PTHB patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:  The provision of a first-class clinical service.  Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.  Sustaining and developing teaching and training opportunities within the department.  Undertaking all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies.  Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board’s service plans.  Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty or the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

To work together with other colleagues to provide a referral service for complex endodontics.  This includes all aspects of endodontic undergraduate/postgraduate training, treatment and relevant line management of colleagues.  Provide clinical supervision of junior staff, undergraduate/postgraduate students, or as a shared responsibility with other consultant/specialist colleagues.

Responsible for carrying of teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

Contribute to departmental or Health Board research interests.  Contribute to the audit programmes, clinical governance programs and learning from complaints, compliments and incidents. 

Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Community Dental Service Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and providing a value for money service.

Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service.  Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty.  Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced.     

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.