Job summary
Employer heading
Dental Therapist
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
The clinical component of this post includes carrying out dental treatment on
children and adult patients in clinics, mobile dental units and the domiciliary
setting under the treatment plan of a Dentist.
Main duties of the job
An enthusiastic Dental Therapist is required to join a growing CDS in Powys.
This opportunity will allow an individual to work within their scope of practice in a supportive working environment, with access to excellent equipment, where quality of care is the primary focus.
Individuals are encouraged to develop clinical skills and will be supported by other colleagues within the team. Working under direct access is encouraged. The team consists of skilled Dental Nurses, Dental Therapists, restorative, endodontic, special care and oral surgery colleagues.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- GDC registered as a Dental Therapist
- BSc/Diploma/equivalent qualification in Dental Therapy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of full remit of work as GDC uidelines
- Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a Dental Practice
- Ability to work under direct access
- Experience of working ina community or hospital environment
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB values
- Confidentiality and working in a team
- Abilityto communicate and speak clearly
- Understand the importance of oral health promotion
Desirable criteria
- Understand the role ofthe GDS nad CDS Welsh Health Care system
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to write a comprehensive personal statement
- Ability to manage own case work load
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Warren Tolley
- Job title
- Associate Dental Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01686 617363
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