Community Dental Therapist

Job description

Job summary

There is a part time post available based in Nevill Hall Hospital. The post holder is required to work two days in Nevill Hall Hospital and two days in Ebbw Vale Dental Clinic with dental teams in an efficient and effective manner to ensure the delivery of appropriate health care for the patients. The dental care of patients will include vulnerable children and adults providing care in clinics, schools, hospitals, care homes, patient homes, and mobile dental units across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) area. The provision of dental care using inhalation sedation will also be required for those who have received further training in dental sedation.

Main duties of the job

To provide oral health promotion, education, and prevention and clinical dental care that has been prescribed by a dentist or via Direct Access arrangements as per General Dental Council (GDC) standards of competencies for vulnerable adults and children. This will include care in clinics, mobile dental units, care homes, hospitals, and patient's home.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in TRAC.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in TRAC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene or equivalent
• Trained in providing Direct Access to patients as per GDC guidance
• Registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Post Graduate Certificate in Education and Training
• Certificate in Oral Health Education course

Experience

Essential

• Able to provide direct access to adults and children
• Competent in being able to provide oral health promotion, education, prevention and dental care for children and adults
• Experience in working independently
• Experience in providing Direct Access as per GDC guidance

Desirable

• Carrying out dental health programmes
• Experience in providing inhalation sedation
• Working in different sites i.e domiciliary care or mobile dental units

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene or equivalent
• Trained in providing Direct Access to patients as per GDC guidance
• Registration with the General Dental Council

Desirable

• Post Graduate Certificate in Education and Training
• Certificate in Oral Health Education course

Experience

Essential

• Able to provide direct access to adults and children
• Competent in being able to provide oral health promotion, education, prevention and dental care for children and adults
• Experience in working independently
• Experience in providing Direct Access as per GDC guidance

Desirable

• Carrying out dental health programmes
• Experience in providing inhalation sedation
• Working in different sites i.e domiciliary care or mobile dental units

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG

United Kingdom

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