Job summary
This post is Fixed Term until 31.07.2025 to cover maternity leave.
We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable Dental Nurse to join our highly motivated, professional and supportive dental team at Withybush Hospital.
You should have experience as a Qualified Dental Nurse or demonstrable competence through equivalent experience / NEB diploma level qualification,good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. We are looking for a dynamic individual who prides in delivering high quality care and shares the vision of this service.
There is also the opportunity to work alongside the Designed to Smile Team.If the successful post holder has not already attended the Fluoride varnish course, they will be supported in-house to achieve this qualification.
You will need to comply with the Health Boards policies and procedures and ensuring compliance to IR(ME)R and WHTM01-05 & HTM01-01 to ensure an effective and efficient service is provided.
The post will be based at Withybush Hospitalhowever the ability to travel across sites in a timely manner is essential. This post is subject to a successful DBS and Occupational Health Screening.
Applicants must be GDC registered.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Dental Nurse to join our Community Dental Service/ Designed to Smile Team. This role is full time, your main role will be to assist with the rolling out of the D2S programme throughout Hywel Dda area, duties will include applying fluoride in school settings and various administrative duties associated to the programme along with chairside duties within our clinical settings when required.
As a qualified Dental Nurse you will be based at Withybush Hospital although due to the nature of the role you will be expected to travel to other area within Hywel Dda.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 24/06/2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 24/06/2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse or demonstrable competence through equivalent experience NEB diploma level qualification
- GDC Registration
- Knowledge of clinical governance and clinical audit
Desirable
- Recognised Oral Health Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing clinical support to dentists and/or therapists
- Data collation
- Oral Health Education Stock control
- Safe disposal of waste
Desirable
- Work within a Community Dental Service
- Conscious sedation, General Anaesthesia, special needs dentistry, orthodontics, laboratory techniques and radiography
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to other health care facilities in County in a timely manner
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse or demonstrable competence through equivalent experience NEB diploma level qualification
- GDC Registration
- Knowledge of clinical governance and clinical audit
Desirable
- Recognised Oral Health Education Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing clinical support to dentists and/or therapists
- Data collation
- Oral Health Education Stock control
- Safe disposal of waste
Desirable
- Work within a Community Dental Service
- Conscious sedation, General Anaesthesia, special needs dentistry, orthodontics, laboratory techniques and radiography
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to other health care facilities in County in a timely manner
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
