Trained Dental Nurse
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Job summary
Responsible for effective and efficient preparation, maintenance and monitoring of a multi chair unit or Dental clinic.
This may also include General Anaesthetics Theatres, Outreach Dental Units and Peripheral Hospital Dental Service.
To ensure the best possible Dental Nursing Care and practice is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs within the framework of the Health Boards services.
Provide teaching and support of dental nurse procedures to the Dental team as a whole.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Qualified GDC Registered Dental Nurse to join the team.
The successful candidate would also be required to support our Outreach Units and PHDS when required.
The successful candidate will be required to assist the Senior Dental Nurse in the day to day co-ordination of a multi-chair dental clinic, whilst also assisting dental staff, dental undergraduates, postgraduates and DCPs, in the provision of dental treatment of patients.
You will also be expected to assist in clinical teaching and supervision of trainee dental nurses on placement and demonstrate a willingness to develop within the dental nurse profession.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, along with a flexible approach to work.
The post is subject to a successful DBS and Occupational Health Screening.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Date posted
30 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
001-ACS067-0324-A
Job locations
University Dental Hospital
Dental Drive
Cardiff
CF14 4XY
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Dental Hospital
Dental Drive
Cardiff
CF14 4XY
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