Dental Nurse

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

There is an exciting new opportunity for a Dental Nurse to work with the Mobile Dental Unit team. The post is Band 4, Full time, 37.5 hours per week. The postholder will be expected to provide 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 base location is to be confirmed but will be situated in the Llandrindod Wells/Mid and North Powys area.

The postholder will be expected to establish strong links and effective working relations with the whole Dental team as well as patients, parents, guardians, education providers, day centres for Adults/Children with special needs, social services, other Dental services, GDPs, Hospitals, Medical practitioners and Dental material suppliers.

Applicants for this post must be registered with the GDC as a Dental Nurse.

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Working for our organisation:

Being the smallest Health 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

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

Person specification:

• National certificate for DN's or equivalent
• Registered with GDC
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Post basic certificate in any of the following: Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
• Knowledge of the role of the CDS
• Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
• Keyboard skills, outlook, word, Excel
• Experience of working with the public, special care patients and the elderly
• Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality are required

Aptitude and abilities:

• Ability to work and relate to children and special needs
• Ability to use initiative in emergency situations
• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Ability to prioritise and organise clinic/surgery
• Self-motivated and able to motivate patients
• Team player
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
• Self-management and planning skills
• Experience of commitment to QA and Audit

Values:

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Support and demonstrate PTHB values
• Able to work autonomously

Other:

• Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.