Job Summary
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable Qualified Dental Nurse to join a highly 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 be moving to the new Carmarthen HWB early 2026. 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 5/11/2025.
Main duties of the job
* 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 the needs of the service.
* 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 have 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 (Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire).
* Two integrated care centres and other community settings.
* Numerous services across practices, pharmacies and optometry.
Details
Date posted: 17 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 100-ACS215-1025
Job locations: Hafan Derwen, Carmarthen, SA31 3BB
Job Description
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 ability is desirable; learning options are available to help meet these requirements during employment.
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications and Knowledge: 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
* 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
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) – Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for DBS checks.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Hafan Derwen, Carmarthen, SA31 3BB
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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