Job Description

There is an exciting new opportunity for a Dental Nurse to work in Glan Irfon. The post is Band 4, part time, 30 hours per week. The postholder will be expected to provide a comprehensive, high-quality care to a wide spectrum of patients across Powys within the Community Dental Service clinics, including mobile dental clinics and/or external sites such as Schools and Nursing homes as required. Dental Nurses will be provided with a base clinic/department when appointed and will be expected to work flexibly across different sites where dental treatment is provided.
The postholder will be expected to establish strong links and effective working relations with the whole Dental team as well as patient, parents, guardians, education providers, day centres for Adults/Children with special needs, social services, other Dental services, GDP's, Hospitals, Medical practitioners and Dental material suppliers.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of the Dental team, preparing and monitoring patients for and during their treatment, providing pre and post-operative instructions.
Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment to provide a high standard of care for patients.
This rewarding role requires working autonomously when anticipating instruments required during procedures carried out by the clinician, mixing materials, and holding instruments in position.
About us
Welcome to Powys Teaching Health Board!
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the people of Powys, mid Wales. As a rural health board with around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of Wales, we provide as many services as possible locally. This is mainly through GPs and other primary care services, community hospitals and community services. As we don't have a District General Hospital, we work closely with other organisations in Wales and England to provide services for the people of Powys. We always strive to deliver as many services in Powys as possible including assessment and follow ups after treatment. The health board also works closely with Powys County Council and the voluntary sector to meet the needs of the community.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
26,928 to 29,551 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
070-ACS021-0325-A
Job locations
Glan Irfon
Love Lane
Builth Wells
LD2 3DG
Job description
Job 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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job 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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualification / Knowledge
Essential

• National certificate for DN's or equivalent
• Registered with GDC
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Post basic certificate in any of the following Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
• Knowledge of the role of the CDS

Experience
Essential

• Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
• Keyboard skills, outlook, word, Excel

Desirable

• Experience of working with the public, special care pts and the elderly
• Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality required

Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Ability to work and relate to children and apecial needs
• Ability to use initiativein emergency situations
• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Ability to prioritise and organise clinc/surgery
• Self motivated and able to motivate patients
• Team player

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Self management and planning skills
• Experience of commitment to QA and Audit

Values
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Support and demonstarte PTHB values
• Able to work autonomously

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations

Person Specification
Qualification / Knowledge
Essential

• National certificate for DN's or equivalent
• Registered with GDC
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Post basic certificate in any of the following Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
• Knowledge of the role of the CDS

Experience
Essential

• Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
• Keyboard skills, outlook, word, Excel

Desirable

• Experience of working with the public, special care pts and the elderly
• Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality required

Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Ability to work and relate to children and apecial needs
• Ability to use initiativein emergency situations
• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Ability to prioritise and organise clinc/surgery
• Self motivated and able to motivate patients
• Team player

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Self management and planning skills
• Experience of commitment to QA and Audit

Values
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Support and demonstarte PTHB values
• Able to work autonomously

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations