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Job summary

Main area
Dental
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-ACS111-0825
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£27,898 - £30,615 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
04/09/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Qualified Dental Nurse

Band 4

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable Qualified Dental Nurse to join our highly motivated, professional and supportive dental team you will be alongside Dental Officers and Dental Therapists to deliver a range of dental care to the local community. 

This is a full time post and applicants must be registered with the GDC.

Interviews to be held on 4/9/2025

Main duties of the job

The Dental Nurse will be responsible for the provision of general dental nursing skills supporting clinicians in the delivery of Dental and Oral Healthcare to patients. 

You should have experience in providing clinical support to dentists and / or therapists. Good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. We are looking for a dynamic individual who prides themselves in delivering high quality care and shares the vision of the service. 

Working for our organisation

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 together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. 

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. 

Our services are provided in: 

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest 
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire 
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers 
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. 

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

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patients and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh language requirements specified ,the Health Board offers  a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us 

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Qualified Dental nurse or demonstrable competence through equivalent experience / NEB diploma level qualification
  • GDC Registration
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised Oral Health Education Certificate.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in providing clinical support to dentists and / or therapists.
  • Data collation.
  • Oral Health Education Stock control
  • Safe disposal of waste
Desirable criteria
  • Work within a Community Dental Service
  • Conscious sedation, General Anaesthesia, special needs dentistry, orthodontics, laboratory techniques and radiography.

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Catherine Raymond
Job title
Dental Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07345446422
Additional information

Clinic is open from 9-5pm and informal visits can be arranged if so desired 

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