Band A Dental Officer Domiciliary Sessions

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Due to the retirement of a very experienced dentist who has been performing this role in the Flintshire/ Denbighshire/ Conwy areas we are seeking an experienced dentist interested in working with us. You will need to be resourceful, good at prosthetics and provision of dental care to older patients. Good communication skills are essential. You will be supported by a dental nurse/dental health educator. The current post holder and the Specialist in SCD who leads on domiciliary care will provide induction training and support.

To provide a range of dental treatment for priority groups and patients referred to the CDS according to Health Board/Directorate policy.

A Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found within the additional documents section.

North Wales Community Dental Services is a large service employing over 200 staff and is committed to continuing education.

Most clinical staff are trained in Inhalation Sedation, a service offered by dentists and therapists at most of our sites. IV sedation services are also available and the Community Dental Service operates general anaesthetic services at the three District General Hospitals. We are also supported by a visiting Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry from Alder Hey Hospital.

We currently host two DCT(1)s per annum and have a Speciality Trainee post in Special Care Dentistry. All final year dental students from Cardiff Dental School attend the Outreach Student Training Scheme operating at Wrexham Dental Centre (recommence September 2022).

Enhanced services include an Intermediate Tier Dentoalveolar Surgery Service and the provision of Special Care Dentistry support to the Head and Neck Cancer MDT. Direct Access and Inhalation Sedation training for Therapists is provided and we are committed to expanding our skill mix models. A number of preventative oral health promotion programmes operate.

Benefits

• Relocation allowance available
• Paid study leave - 21 days in any 3 year period (pro rata)
• Annual accruable training allowance of £809 per annum
• Lease car scheme operational
• Paid annual leave - 34 days + 8 days public holiday (pro rata)

A Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found within the additional documents section.