Job overview

Providing support and assistance for the Foundation Dentists and Trainers, and Dentists in providing high quality dental care to patients, and be 
responsible for the effective, efficient preparation and maintenance of a multi-disciplinary dental clinic, maintaining a high level of cross 
infection control in all clinical areas. 
• Manage clinical time, including clinical appointments, prioritisation and management. 
• When not assisting in the surgeries nurses are expected to provide administrative support. 
• Nurses are expected to be able to carry out their duties without direct supervision.

The post holder will work within the Dental Singe point of access on the Dental Access Queue.

Main duties of the job

Planning and Design
• Have individual responsibility for the preparation and organisation of the dental surgeries where clinical procedures will be 
undertaken and ensure compliance to LHB Health and Safety standards and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness within the 
department.
• Work independently and have accountability for one’s own actions when delivering dental nursing care

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

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.