Dental Nurse

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service organization seeks part-time Dental Support Roles based in Newport. Candidates will assist dental professionals and provide support for patients in various locations. Relevant registration and experience in dental care are essential, while the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. The organization offers flexible working and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Relevant registration in dentistry is essential.
• Experience working in dental care is required.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Community Dentist, Dental Therapist, and Hygienist.
• Support individuals with special care needs.
• Perform clinical and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Travel timely between various health service sites.

Skills

Ability to assist with dental treatment

Travel between various work sites

Communication skills in Welsh or English

Job description

Overview

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and applications submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email recruitment@. A successful interview will be followed by a conditional offer of appointment and an information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, so early applications are encouraged. If shortlisted, you will be contacted via the email account used to apply; please check your account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Location and hours

Based at 19 Hills Well being Centre, Ringland, although you will be working in various areas of Gwent. There are two part-time posts of 22.5 hours per week each; a full-time post may be available.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Community Dentist, Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist with all dental treatment.
• Support people with special care needs at clinics, centres, hospitals, residential homes, patient homes and mobile dental units throughout Gwent.
• Provide a range of clinical and administrative tasks (manual and computer) in an efficient and effective manner to deliver appropriate health care for the patients of the Community Dental Service (CDS) within ABUHB.
• Travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post.

Qualifications and requirements

• Appropriate experience and relevant registration is essential.
• The ability to travel between sites to meet the needs of the post.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working with us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a commitment to caring. We offer a range of benefits, training and development opportunities, flexible working, and a focus on work-life balance. Our Clinical Futures strategy aims to bring care closer to home while maintaining high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us to contribute to a world-class healthcare service for the future.