Bank Dental Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Bank Dental Nurse (Band 4) to support a multidisciplinary dental team. The role involves assisting clinicians, preparing treatment areas, and ensuring infection control compliance across settings.

Welsh language skills are an advantage and flexible hours are available. The post requires a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and GDC registration, with the opportunity to gain experience across Restorative Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Oral

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).
• Welsh Desirable language skills are advantageous for shortlisting.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians during dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments.
• Support patient care and infection prevention and control standards.

Education

Registered Dental Nurse

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Bank Dental Nurse

The closing date is 15 November 2026

Join our Bank Team as a Band 4 Dental Nurse and provide high-quality support across a range of dental services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist clinicians during dental procedures, prepare and maintain clinical environments, support patient care, and ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and patient-focused individual with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to work. You must hold a recognised Dental Nursing qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC).

This bank role offers flexible working opportunities to suit your availability, allowing you to gain experience across a variety of dental settings.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

• Experience in dental practice or equivalent Experience of working within the field of Restorative Dentistry and Orthodontics.
• Provide high quality dental nurse care across a broad range of specialities.
• Participate in delivery of evidence based care and to ensure consistency and continuity in the quality of care.
• To provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment for patients and relatives.
• Deliver pre and post treatment instructions to patients and relatives/carers.
• To support the Senior Dental Nurse in the supervision of learners and newly appointed dental nurses.
• To be responsible for, as delegated by the Department manager, the delivery of a broad range of dental nursing care. To be multidiscipline and specialised, working in the diverse specialities of Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job responsibilities

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Nurse

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic principles of risk management
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control and relevant hospital policies
• Knowledge of routine and non-routine dentistry practices

Other

• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and adapt to change in working practices to meet the needs of the service
• Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£28,819 to £31,626 a yearper annum pro rata