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Job Summary
The post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
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.
Job Summary
The post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
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
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Details
Date posted
27 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-B
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
* Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Glan Irfon
Love Lane
Builth Wells
LD2 3DG
Employer's website
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Glan Irfon
Love Lane
Builth Wells
LD2 3DG
Employer's website
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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* Seniority level
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Employment type
* Employment type
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* Job function
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* Industries
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