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Main area
Dental
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
070-PST035-1124
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ystradgynlais
Town
Ystradgynlais
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Powys Teaching Health Board logo

Dental Therapist

Band 6

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

 

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Job overview

The clinical component of this post includes carrying out dental treatment on 
children and adult patients in clinics, mobile dental units and the domiciliary 
setting under the treatment plan of a Dentist.

Main duties of the job

An enthusiastic Dental Therapist is required to join a growing CDS in Powys. 

This opportunity will allow an individual to work within their scope of practice in a supportive working environment, with access to excellent equipment,  where quality of care is the primary focus. 

Individuals are encouraged to develop clinical skills and will be supported by other colleagues within the team.  Working under direct access is encouraged.  The team consists of skilled Dental Nurses, Dental Therapists, restorative, endodontic, special care and oral surgery colleagues. 

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

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main 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

Desirable criteria
  • GDC registered as a Dental Therapist
  • BSc/Diploma/equivalent qualification in Dental Therapy

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of full remit of work as GDC uidelines
  • Good IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a Dental Practice
  • Ability to work under direct access
  • Experience of working ina community or hospital environment

Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate PTHB values
  • Confidentiality and working in a team
  • Abilityto communicate and speak clearly
  • Understand the importance of oral health promotion
Desirable criteria
  • Understand the role ofthe GDS nad CDS Welsh Health Care system

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to write a comprehensive personal statement
  • Ability to manage own case work load
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Warren Tolley
Job title
Associate Dental Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01686 617363