Dental Nurse

Job summary

The post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

There is an exciting new opportunity for a Dental Nurse to work in Brecon Hospital. The post is Band 4, part time, 30 hours per week. The postholder will be expected to provide a 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 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.

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

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.

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.

Date posted: 10 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 070-ACS
049-0826

Job locations: Brecon Hospital, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon, LD3 7NS
, United Kingdom

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Essential

• National certificate for DN's or equivalent
• Registered with GDC
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Post basic certificate in any of the following Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
• Knowledge of the role of the CDS

Essential

• Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
• Keyboard skills, outlook, word, Excel

Desirable

• Experience of working with the public, special care pts and the elderly
• Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality required

Essential

• Ability to work and relate to children and apecial 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

• 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

Essential

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