Job Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is inviting applications for a new Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry in North Wales. This development is a substantive, full time role, although applications for part time or job sharing will be considered.



The successful candidate will establish a Managed Clinical Network and lead our Community Dental Service Paediatric Dental Services, including the provision of care utilising Sedation and General Anaesthesia. Currently, we have a part time Specialist in this discipline supported by experienced dental teams, including Senior Dental Offers (some of whom have post graduate MSc qualifications in Paediatric Dentistry), experienced Dentists and Therapists (many of whom offer an inhalation sedation services) as well as a team of experienced Dental Nurses. We also benefit from quarterly visits from a Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry from Alder Hey Hospital to Holywell Community Hospital.



The new Consultant will be a member of the North Wales Oral Health Strategy Group which has membership from Community, Primary and Secondary Care. Joint clinics with Consultants from other disciplines is encouraged and a contribution to dental education and clinical attachments is expected. Clinics to facilitate smooth transitional arrangements for our vulnerable children to our Special Care Dentistry colleagues are envisaged.



To lead the north Wales Paediatric Dentistry Service in Community and Hospital based settings



To work closely with colleagues across North Wales to develop a Managed Clinical Network (MCN) in Paediatric Dentistry



To take part in and develop multi-disciplinary clinics with other dental specialties including orthodontics and restorative dentistry



To lead delivery of Paediatric Dental Sedation and Dental General Anaesthetic services within BCUHB



To lead and promote prevention, offered in primary care for children who have dental disease or are at significant risk of dental disease, within the Health Board area



Must be committed to improving standards in the quality of paediatric dental care provided within all branches of dental services in BCUHB, in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan



To organise the delivery of domiciliary paediatric consultations where appropriate



May be required to cover for specialist / senior colleagues during periods of leave



To input to national and local paediatric oral health and targeted screening programmes as required.



Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over 2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.



BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.



The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.



Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached and Person Specification for further information.



Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.



Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.



If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.



Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Please contact:

Dr J Sandra Sandham

Clinical Director for NWCDS

Sandra.sandham@wales.nhs.uk

03000 856234