Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Dental Nurse qualified in Radiography to join a highly motivated, professional and supportive Health Inclusion Dental Team.
The post Holder will assist in providing dental care to people experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, asylum seekers, prison leavers, sex workers and traveller communities including special care patients with conditions including learning disabilities, physical impairment including obesity, mental health, medically-compromising conditions, and those with social barriers.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic team providing a full range of community dentistry working alongside dentists, dental therapists, Hygienists and Dental Nurses.
Excellent communication and organisational skills are required along with a flexible approach towards work.
A driving licence is essential as there may be occasions when the post holder will be required to work in fixed clinics, on mobile dental units or provide domiciliary care.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a Dental Nurse role and be able to evidence their current skills and knowledge as specified on the person specification. This vacancy is based within the Community Dental Service and will work closely with a variety of health professionals and those working in Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for effective and efficient preparation, maintenance, monitoring and support of the provision of dental services, to the Health Inclusion andCommunity Dental Service.
Providing dental nursing support to a range of clinicians providing dental care to health inclusion cohorts including people experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, asylum seekers, prison leavers, sex workers and travelling communities including special care patients with conditions including learning disabilities, physical impairment including obesity, mental health conditions, medically-compromising conditions and those with social barriers.
To be individually responsible for duties associated with the taking of radiographs in line with the Dental Radiography for Dental Nurses certificate.
Provide teaching and support of dental nurse procedures to the Dental team as a whole.
The Dental Nurse will be required to work in a fixed, mobile clinics or domiciliary setting as required, within Cardiff and Vale Community Dental Service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Certificate / NVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing Certificate/Hospital certificate for Dental Nursing, NEBDN Radiography for Dental Nurses Certificate. / or equivalent, GDC Registered
Desirable
- Additional appropriate post certificate qualifications, RPS training
Experiance
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post qualification experience, Experience of working as part of a team
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Able to multi task
- Dexterous
- Excellent initiative and analytical skills
- Adaptable
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Dentally
- Knowledge ofMediadent
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Presentation Skills
- Leading a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Trustworthy and Dependable
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The ability to act own initiative
- To be sympathetic and caring in nature
- To be committed to patient care
- To have a professional manner
- To have the ability to deal with public and staff in a polite and effective manner
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation of Medical Exposure Regulations IR(ME)R 2017
Desirable
- Have an Understanding relevant Health Boards policies and procedures.
- Knowledge RPS Role
- Knowledge of Community Dental Services
Other
Essential
- A desire to further own knowledge and skills through continued professional development.
- On GDC Statutory Register for Dental Nurses.
- Desire to make a positive contribution to Dental Nurse training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Certificate / NVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing Certificate/Hospital certificate for Dental Nursing, NEBDN Radiography for Dental Nurses Certificate. / or equivalent, GDC Registered
Desirable
- Additional appropriate post certificate qualifications, RPS training
Experiance
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post qualification experience, Experience of working as part of a team
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Able to multi task
- Dexterous
- Excellent initiative and analytical skills
- Adaptable
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Dentally
- Knowledge ofMediadent
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Presentation Skills
- Leading a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Trustworthy and Dependable
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- The ability to act own initiative
- To be sympathetic and caring in nature
- To be committed to patient care
- To have a professional manner
- To have the ability to deal with public and staff in a polite and effective manner
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)
- Knowledge of Ionising Radiation of Medical Exposure Regulations IR(ME)R 2017
Desirable
- Have an Understanding relevant Health Boards policies and procedures.
- Knowledge RPS Role
- Knowledge of Community Dental Services
Other
Essential
- A desire to further own knowledge and skills through continued professional development.
- On GDC Statutory Register for Dental Nurses.
- Desire to make a positive contribution to Dental Nurse training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
