Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Dental Core Trainee Year 2 / LAS within the Community Dental Service
The closing date is 22 July 2026.
Job Summary
Two vacancies have arisen for Dental Core Trainee year 2 / LAS posts based within the Community Dental Services. Post 1 will be based within Cardiff and Vale and Post 2 will be based within Cwm Taf. Both posts require full registration with the GDC. These fixed‑term posts are offered for a period of 12 months commencing on 2 September 2026 until 31 August 2027.
Main duties of the job
These posts will provide the opportunity to gain a wide experience in treating a range of patients within the CDS patient demographic. Clinical experience will include treating patients with complex health needs – medical, physical or mental – and the provision of dental care for looked‑after children, children with high rates of dental disease, and frail and vulnerable older people.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across six hospital sites, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities to serve around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. We are ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10‑year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and community.
Details
- Date posted: 08 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Doctor – other
- Salary: £56,925 per annum (depending on experience)
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full‑time
- Reference number: 001-DSG966A
- Job locations: Various clinics within Cardiff and Cwm Taf, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, United Kingdom
Job description
You will find a full post description and person specification within the supporting documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BDS or equivalent
- Full GDC Registration or eligible for full registration with the GDC at intended start date
Desirable
- Portfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development
- Working towards a postgraduate qualification or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Completion of UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme or equivalent by the time post commences
- 24 months whole time equivalent postgraduate clinical experience to the full scope of a dentist by the time post commences
- Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
- Publications
- Presentations
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about dental or medical topics
- Evidence that present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of the period of training
- Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis
- Understanding of the principles and relevance of clinical research
Desirable
- Training in radiation protection or agreement to attend next available course
- Evidence of participation in research
Attitude, Aptitudes, PC
Essential
- Motivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Demonstrate an understanding of a patient‑centred approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of leadership
- Demonstrates effective organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
Special Interests
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for participation in research
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
- Employer name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Address: Various clinics within Cardiff and Cwm Taf, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, United Kingdom
- Employer’s website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/
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