Closing date: 09 August 2026

Job summary
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. Supervision 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.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is amulti award-winningNHS 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 ofKindness, Integrity, and Respectshape 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.

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,802 to £82,204 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 040-DPA06
Job locations: Dental Clinic, Canolfan Ty Newydd, Tudor Road, Cwmbran, NP44 3YA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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 childrens barred list check.

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a full registration and a licence to practice with the GDC.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GDC Registration
• BDS
• Foundation 1 (DF1) or equivalent

Desirable

• Further postgraduate qualifications i.e. MJDF
• Dental core training

Experience
Essential

• Broad based experience in NHS primary and community dental care
• Participation in CPD and Personal Develop Planning as per GDC standards

Desirable

• Experience of NHS Conscious Sedation

Research
Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence

Desirable

• Evidence of inclusion with research projects with publication

Quality and patient safety
Essential

• Evidence of participation in Quality and Patient Safety activities, that includes audit, Peer Review, Reflective Learning etc.

Desirable

• Initiation of quality improvement projects and measured outcomes

Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).