About this role
Job summary
Salaried Dental Services has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band A Dentist to join our team, working in the Community Dental Service (CDS) which provides dental services to vulnerable patient groups (including both adults and paediatrics) who are unable to access high street dentistry.
Your job plan will include cover across all areas of the service, across sites, including domiciliary care, providing treatment under general anaesthetic at one of our hospital sites (this will include work outside of routine hours), providing treatment under sedation, undertaking assessment clinics and other areas of service provision.
We provide care across community-based sites in CTMUHB, ranging from Keir Hardie Health Park in Merthyr Tydfil, Dewi Sant Hospital in Pontypridd and our new clinic which is anticipated to open in April 2026 in Bridgend Health and Wellbeing Centre, as well as our peripheral clinics across the footprint.
What we can offer you is a dynamic, innovative and supportive team. At CDS, we are keen to review and improve services on a continuous cycle to ensure we are offering the best quality services to patients and provide a positive working environment for staff. We are keen to support your development and foster an environment where all members of the team can contribute their experience, knowledge and ideas to help us transform services.
Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide the full range of primary dental care for patients within agreed guidelines under the remit of a salaried dental service, this includes but is not limited to adult special care, sedation, paediatrics, general anaesthetic services, domiciliary services, personal dental services and bariatric services.
To provide care to a diverse range of service users including the elderly, those with additional care needs; for example medically compromised, mental health issues, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, bariatric and phobic patients within the scope of the Salaried Dental Service, as set out by the Welsh Government document 'The role of the Community Dental Service' (WHC/2022/022).
To provide emergency care for patients for both those who are registered and not registered within the CDS.
The post holder may be the sole practitioner within dental service premises and as such must be able to make appropriate decisions relating to patient care and the provision of services in the designated site.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BDS or equivalent Registered with the General Dental Council Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Dental Foundation Training Relevant postgraduate degree or training qualification Included on a Dental Performers List
Experience Essential
Previous experience working within a primary dental care setting
Desirable
Post qualification experience Experience of paediatric dentistry and working with special care groups Experience of working in a domiciliary setting Teaching and training Assessment and provision of treatment under GA
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills, including clear and accurate written skills Flexible and able to work independently Good patient management skills Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages Demonstration of audit contribution, participation Good personal motivation and willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
Competency at treating patients with inhalation sedation Experience with using patient management software
Other Essential
Commitment to a high standard of patient care Ability to work as a member of a team Patient, calm and able to work under pressure
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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Community Base Across the CTMUHB Footprint
Pontypridd / Merthyr Tydfil / Bridgend
CF48 1BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)