Overview
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable Qualified Dental Nurse to join a motivated, professional and supportive dental team in providing Dental Care to the people of Carmarthenshire. This post will be based in our current clinic in Carmarthen but will move to the new Carmarthen HWB early 2026; the ability to travel across sites in a timely manner is essential. This post is subject to a successful DBS and Occupational Health Screening. Applicants must be GDC registered. Interviews to be held on 8/10/25.
Responsibilities
The Dental Nurse will be responsible for the provision of General Dental Nursing supporting clinicians in the delivery of dental and oral health care to patients. You should have extensive experience as a Qualified Dental Nurse with good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet service needs. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the coordination of the dental services within the fixed clinics. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We employ over 13,000 staff and provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth), Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen), Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli), Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest)
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery (Carmarthenshire); Tregaron (Ceredigion); Tenby and South Pembrokeshire (Pembrokeshire)
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan (Ceredigion), and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six health board managed); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band 4
Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 per year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Part-time
Reference: 100-ACS130-0925
Job locations: Hafan Derwen, Carmarthen, SA313BB
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to bilingualism and welcomes Welsh speakers. Welsh language is desirable; if you do not meet the language requirements, the Health Board offers learning options and support to help you meet the requirements during employment.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Qualified Dental Nurse or demonstrable competence through equivalent experience / NEB diploma level qualification
* GDC Registration
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit
Desirable
* Recognised Oral Health Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
* Experience in providing clinical support to dentists and/or therapists
* Data collation
* Oral Health Education, stock control
* Safe disposal of waste
Desirable
* Work within a Community Dental Service
* Conscious sedation, General Anaesthesia, special needs dentistry, orthodontics, laboratory techniques and radiography
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS submission may be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hafan Derwen, Carmarthen, SA313BB
Employer website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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