Hywel Dda University Health Board
Band B Senior Dental Officer
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Job Opportunity: Senior Dental Officer
Are you passionate about providing exceptional dental care to individuals with complex needs? Do you thrive in a close-knit, community-focused environment with willingness to work in a rural location and embrace a fulfilling career in a community setting? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Dental Officer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our team and provide Special Care Dentistry services in a beautiful rural location in Ceredigion, West Wales.
Responsibilities
- Provide a range of Dental services in accordance with approved Health board plans and policies.
- Assist with the training and development of community dentists, dentists with enhanced skills in special care dentistry, and professions complimentary to dentistry.
About Hywel Dda Community Dental Service (CDS)
The Hywel Dda Community Dental Service (CDS) is dedicated to providing dental care for vulnerable adults and children who may have difficulties in seeking and receiving dental treatment throughout the Ceredigion. Our clinics are different to high street dental practices in that we see patients on a referral basis only, which ensures that they receive their treatment from the most appropriately trained member of the team and in the best clinic to suit their needs. The Senior Dental Officer will be supported by the Clinical Lead and the Community Team.
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About Hywel Dda University Health Board
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.
Services Provided In
Four Main Hospitals
- Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth
- Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen
- Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli
- Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
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Five Community Hospitals
- Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire
- Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion
- Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two Integrated Care Centres
- Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion
- Several other community settings
Other Services
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices)
- Dental practices (including four orthodontic)
- 97 community pharmacies
- 43 general ophthalmic practices
- 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Jelena Paden
- Job Title: Clinical Lead
- Email Address: Jelena.Paden@wales.nhs.uk
Please contact Jelena Paden to arrange a discussion and a visit prior to submitting your application.
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