Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, dedicated, adaptable and self-motivated Qualified Dental Nurse who has excellent personal, communication and clinical skills and works well within a team environment to join our team in Wye Valley Trust.
We are seeking candidates who are experienced and hardworking. The successful candidate should be a qualified Registered Dental Nurse and will possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
This interesting and varied role involves a range of clinical and admin duties. Continued Professional Development will be provided to support you in this role and to meet your enhanced GDC/CPD requirements.
Main duties of the job

• To provide assistance and support in a broad range of clinical procedures to dentists, dental Consultant, dental students and patients whilst maintaining high standards of care and infection prevention and control.
• To work flexibly within the clinical specialism areas to meet the needs of the network that provides specialised dental care on referral to people of all ages, disabilities and special needs which make it impossible for them to access treatment from an NHS general dental practitioner.
• To ensure the best possible dental nursing care and practice is delivered to all patients including those with complex medical conditions, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, mental ill health, dementia, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum and behaviour which may present a challenge to those caring for them, and may include patients at end of life.this list is not exhaustive
• To work as part of the dental team to provide an efficient and effective dental service

To practice within the scope of a General Dental Council (GDC) registered dental nurse, and maintain compliance with the GDC professional standards
About us
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire University NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
229-CS-7377189
Job locations
Wye Valley Trust
Hereford
HR1 2BN
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• National Certificate for Dental Nurses or Level 3 in Dental Nursing
• Registered with the General Dental Council
• Level 5 ILM certificate in Management and Leadership

Desirable

• COSH certificate

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential

• Be able to communicate effectively with patient groups and use skills to reassure patient where necessary
• Ability to work under pressure

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Experience of working in Dental Practice
• Experience and knowledge of a wide range of dental procedures
• Experience of providing Orthodontic treatment

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• National Certificate for Dental Nurses or Level 3 in Dental Nursing
• Registered with the General Dental Council
• Level 5 ILM certificate in Management and Leadership

Desirable

• COSH certificate

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Essential

• Be able to communicate effectively with patient groups and use skills to reassure patient where necessary
• Ability to work under pressure

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Experience of working in Dental Practice
• Experience and knowledge of a wide range of dental procedures
• Experience of providing Orthodontic treatment