Hywel Dda University Health Board
Consultant in Special Care Dentistry Community
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Benefit from an enhanced starting salary of £140,342, under the Consultant contract for Wales.
About the Role
We are proud to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Consultant in Special Care Dentistry to join our newly established, forward-thinking multidisciplinary Community Dental Service team. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping a growing service within Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), making a meaningful impact on the oral health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults across West Wales.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality Special Care Dentistry, including conscious sedation and general anaesthesia, across a diverse and rewarding clinical environment. As part of an expanding and ambitious team, you will also contribute to service development, helping to strengthen and advance comprehensive oral care pathways throughout our three counties.
Whether you are newly qualified and eager to begin your consultant career, or an experienced clinician seeking a fresh, inspiring challenge, this role offers the chance to thrive in a supportive, collaborative, and progressive setting—while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle benefits that West Wales has to offer.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive Special Care Dentistry services for vulnerable adults, covering all aspects of clinical care, leadership, and associated management responsibilities.
- Lead and support research activity within the CDS directorate, ensuring alignment with the HDUHB Research and Development framework and informing future service delivery.
- Develop integrated oral care pathways through effective collaboration with other healthcare providers, external organisations, and agencies supporting vulnerable adult groups.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the HDUHB Oral Health Plans and the wider Health Board Plan.
- Provide professional leadership for all Community Dental Service staff, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
- Work closely with clinical and professional colleagues to maintain the productivity and job satisfaction of CDS staff, which may include participating in staff appraisal processes.
- Represent HDUHB at regional and national groups related to Special Care Dentistry, such as Managed Clinical Networks, where appropriate.
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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.
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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
- Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
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
- And several other community settings
Additional facilities:
- 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 / informal visits contact:
Name: Marie Mickiewicz
Job title: Head of Dental Services
Email address: Marie.Mickiewicz@wales.nhs.uk
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