Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day)
- Job ref
- 070-ACS012-0326
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Llandrindod Wells
- Town
- Llandrindod Wells
- Salary
- £27,898 - £30,615 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dental Nurse
Band 4
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.
Job overview
There is an exciting new opportunity for a Dental Nurse to work in Llandrindod Wells. The post is Band 4, Full time, 37.5 hours per week. The postholder will be expected to provide a comprehensive, high-quality care to a wide spectrum of patients.
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.
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
Welcome to Powys Teaching Health Board!
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the people of Powys, mid Wales. As a rural health board with around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of Wales, we provide as many services as possible locally. This is mainly through GPs and other primary care services, community hospitals and community services. As we don’t have a District General Hospital, we work closely with other organisations in Wales and England to provide services for the people of Powys. We always strive to deliver as many services in Powys as possible including assessment and follow ups after treatment. The health board also works closely with Powys County Council and the voluntary sector to meet the needs of the community.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- National certificate for DN's or equivalent
- Registered with GDC
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Post basic certificate in any of the following Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
- Knowledge of the role of the CDS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
- Keyboard skills, outlook, word, Excel
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 clinc/surgery
- Self motivated and able to motivate patients
- Team player
Desirable criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Support and demonstarte PTHB values
- Able to work autonomously
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jacqui Bennett
- Job title
- Senior Dental Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07754452313
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