Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated part time Qualified Dental Nurse to join the Community Dental Service. The Community Dental Service deliver services across Cardiff and Vale, including fixed clinics, domiciliary visits, mobile dental units. The service works closely with the Designed to Smile team and Emergency Dental Service.



The posts are permanent positions which are 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 8.45am -17.00pm, part time will be applicants will be considered. You will also be required to work across various sites within the Community Dental Service.



Responsible for the preparation and equipping of the clinical environment to ensure clinical standards and service requirements are met.



To identify the patient's dental nursing needs during treatment and provide care to meet those needs, ensuring safe and precise delivery of care at all times.



Provide clinical support to Dentists and PCDs.



Provide clinical support and advice to undergraduates and dental auxiliary students. Monitor patient's needs during dental treatment and report to supervising clinician as appropriate.



To be responsible for providing the appropriate pre and postoperative information and to ensure that patients understand and comply with the information.



Implement the use of appropriate communication aids specific to patient's needs.



To provide oral health education/advice to the patient and participate in other relevant oral health promotion activities.



Advise and assess emergency patients to ensure they receive the most appropriate care.



Adhere to manual handling policy when providing mechanical aids for patients.



To process and develop x-rays.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is " Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" , and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



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