Dental Officer - HMP Berwyn

Job Overview

We are looking for a talented and organised Band A Dental Officer (
* extended competency point). The successful candidate will have proven clinical and leadership competencies, excellent organisational skills and an ability to problem solve multiple issues within a fast‑paced custodial context.

You must be registered with the General Dental Council and have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery or equivalent.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing all aspects of general dental care for the residents of HMP Berwyn
• Working in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Dental Service Specification for HMP Berwyn.

We are a part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000. Join our team to benefit from strong leadership and a commitment to equality, diversity, and the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of enhanced DBS and prison vetting clearances.

If you wish to discuss this vacancy in more detail please contact Malcolm Brown, Specialist in Special Care Dentistry.

• Registration with the GDC, Bachelor in Dental Surgery
• Proven maintenance of post‑graduate continuing professional development
• POVA training
• ILS Certification

• Substantial NHS experience in CDS, GDS or PDS including involvement in completion of forms and payment systems
• Familiarity with clinical IT systems for clinical records, data capture and appointments management
• Track record in all aspects of general dentistry
• Broad experience in adult dentistry including provision of care to older patients and denture work
• Routine extractions and basic oral surgery (roots and broken‑down teeth)