Job Summary
Dental Nurse, Part-time 26 hours per week at Dental Access Centre, Gaol Street. One extended hour session Thursday. Travel across Herefordshire occasionally.
Main Duties
* Provide chairside support to clinicians in routine and urgent oral health care to patients of all ages, including those with special needs.
* Communicate effectively with patients, dental team, GP's, hospital staff where onward referral may be necessary.
* Contribute to smooth and efficient running of the surgery, maintaining a high standard of dental care.
About Us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group. Located on the border with Wales and serves Herefordshire and parts of Powys. Provides acute and community services. Progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways.
Details
Date posted: 09 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 229-SUR-7658976
Job locations: Dental Access Centre, Gaol Street Dental Access Centre, Hereford, HR1 2HU
Person Specification
Essential
* National Diploma for Dental Nursing
* Good standard of Education
* Registered with the General Dental Council
Desirable
* Continued interest and pursuit of relevant experience
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Flexible approach to working
* Be able to communicate with patient groups and use skills to reassure patient where necessary
* Able to work under pressure
Desirable Skills
* Integrity
Experience
Desirable
* Wide experience within NHS dentistry
* Understanding of the remit of the Dental Access Centre
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address: Dental Access Centre, Gaol Street Dental Access Centre, Hereford, HR1 2HU
Employer's website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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