Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled and motivated Community Dentist to join our dynamic Community Dental Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the oral health of vulnerable populations including children, older adults, individuals with special needs and those unable to access mainstream dental care.

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality dental care in a variety of settings including clinics, care homes, and domiciliary environments. This role offers a unique blend of clinical challenge, community engagement and professional development.
Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive dental care to patients with complex needs
• Deliver preventative and restorative treatments in community settings
• Collaborate with dental nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in oral health promotion initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to governance standards
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement

About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Details
Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: Depending on experience £54,802 - £82,204 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 100-MED-DEN-031-E
Job locations: Cardigan Integrated Care Centre, Rhodfa'r Felin, Cardigan, SA43 1JX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
A detailed Job Description is attached with full details of the role and main responsibilities required.

These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA - Framework Agreement Wales.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

• Full GDC Registration
• Valid Certified Intermediate Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)

Desirable:

• Other Postgraduate qualification in Special Care (e.g. MSc, Professional Doctorate)
• One or more of the following qualifications: MSc, FDS RCS, MFDS RCS, DSCD RCS (Eng), D Spec Care Dent RCSEd

Clinical Experience
Essential:

• Experience as a General Dental Practitioner
• Competence in sedation, general anaesthesia and management of individuals and groups of vulnerable people requiring Special Care Dentistry
• Experience of Dental Foundation/Vocational Training

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the NHS in Community Dental Service or salaried Dental Service

Clinical Governance
Essential:

• Evidence of participation in quality improvement programmes and their role in improving dental practice
• Understanding of Standards for Health and Social Care
• Knowledge of risk management

Desirable:

• Evidence of training in quality improvement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

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: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Cardigan Integrated Care Centre, Rhodfa'r Felin, Cardigan, SA43 1JX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

For questions about the job, contact: Service Improvement & Operational Lead, Carol Seabourne, Carol.Seabourne2@wales.nhs.uk

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