Job summary
- Main area
- Dental
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 12 months (Full time - 12 months fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 050-HMP-ACS002-0326
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- HMP Berwyn
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £27,898 - £30,615 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dental Nurse - HMP Berwyn
Band 4
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MOTNHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
We are looking for a talented and organised Dental Nurse. The successful candidate will have proven clinical and leadership competencies, excellent organisational skills and an ability to problem solve multiple issues within a fast-paced custodial context.
You must have a Certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ and National Registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work mainly in HMP Berwyn but may be required to travel within the North Wales Community Dental Service locality, for example clinics, hospitals, schools, domiciliary visits, mobile dental units and to carry out treatment at other sites, for example, nursing homes.
To support the work of the dental team by providing dental nursing skills
Working in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Dental Service Specification for HMP Berwyn while on site and the service requirements, policies and procedures of the CDS while on CDS premises.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Certificate in Dental Nursing or equivalent NVQ
- Proven maintenance of post-basic training
- National Registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent or current dental surgery experience in NHS GDS/PDS practice
- Assisting in routine dental treatment of adults
Desirable criteria
- Experience with child and adult special care patients (including the elderly)
- Stock control and ordering
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Emma Green
- Job title
- Senior Dental Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01978 523453
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