Main area Dental Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent
- Part time Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (7.5 hours per day) Job
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056-0826-B
Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Brecon Hospital Town Brecon Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59
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 overviewThere is an exciting new opportunity for a registered Dental Nurse to join the community dental service team, where quality of care is the primary focus. The post is Band 4, Part time, 15 hours per week in Brecon. 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.
Applicants for this post must be registered with the GDC as a Dental Nurse.
Main duties of the jobThe 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 organisationBeing the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification Other- Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
- Support and demonstarte PTHB values
- Able to work autonomously
- Ability to work and relate to children and special needs
- Ability to use…
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