Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Dental Core Trainee Year 2 /LAS within the Community Dental Service
The closing date is 22 July 2026

Job summary
Two vacancies have arisen for Dental Core Trainee year 2 / LAS posts based within the Community Dental Services. Post 1 will be based within Cardiff and Vale and Post 2 will be based within Cwm Taf .

Both posts require full registration with the GDC.

These fixed term posts are offered for a period of 12 months commencing on the 2nd September 2026 until 31st August 2027.

Main duties of the job
These posts will provide the opportunity to gain a wide expereince in treating a range of patients within the CDS patient demographic,

Clinical experience will include treating patients with complex healthneeds - which may include medical, physical or mental health needs, together withthe provision of dental care for looked after children orchildren with high rates of dental disease, and frail and vulnerableolder people.

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: Depending on experience £56,925 per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-DSG966A
Job locations: Various clinics within Cardiff and Cwm Taf, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full post descriptions and person specification within the supporting documentation.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BDS or Equivalent
• Full GDC Registration or eligible for full registration with the GDC at intended start date

Desirable

• Portfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development
• Working towards postgraduate qualification or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)

Experience
Essential

• Completion of UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme or equivalent by the time post commences
• 24 months whole time equivalent postgraduate clinical experience to the full scope of a dentist by the time post commences
• Evidence of teaching experience

Desirable

• Publications
• Presentations

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken english adequate to enable effective communication about dental / medical topics
• Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
• Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
• Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research

Desirable

• Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
• Evidence of participation in research

Attitude, Aptitudes, PC
Essential

• Motivated and efficient
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
• Demonstrate an understanding of a patient centred approach
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Evidence of leadership
• Demonstrates effective organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to speak welsh

Special Interests
Desirable

• Enthusiasm for participation in Research

Fitness to Practive
Essential

• Up to date and fit to practice safely
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address: Various clinics within Cardiff and Cwm Taf, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Mrs Lotte Ramsden
lotte.ramsden2@wales.nhs.uk

Supporting documents
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