Dental Nurse

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 6 months from time of appointment to cover long term sickness. The successful candidate will be based within a busy Maxillofacial Service working across two District General Hospital sites.

The post holder will undertake a range of assigned duties involving both direct and indirect patient care, working in accordance with agreed protocols, policies and procedures. They will support clinicians during patient consultations and procedures, ensure clinical

Qualifications

• Provide high quality dental nurse care across a broad range of specialties.
• 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.
• Assist dental practitioners in undertaking four handed dentistry.

Responsibilities

• To support the Senior Dental Nurse in the supervision of learners and newly appointed dental nurses.

Skills

Dental nursing

Four-handed dentistry

Clinical support

Welsh language (Desirable)

Job description

This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months from time of appointment to cover long term sickness., The successful candidate will be based within a busy Maxillofacial Service working across two District General Hospital sites. This role requires an adaptable and motivated individual who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the clinical team in a fast-paced environment. The post holder will undertake a range of assigned duties involving both direct and indirect patient care, working in accordance with agreed protocols, policies and procedures. They will support clinicians during patient consultations and procedures, ensure clinical environments are prepared and maintained to the required standards, and contribute to the efficient running of the service.,

• 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.
• Assist dental practitioners in undertaking four handed dentistry.

• To support the Senior Dental Nurse in the supervision of learners and newly appointed dental nurses.

  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 isn't '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.

  Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice.

  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: o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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.