Dental Nurse

NHS; Welshpool; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Dental Nurse (Band 4) to join the Mobile Dental Unit team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, delivering comprehensive dental care across Powys in community clinics and mobile units, including schools and nursing homes.

The postholder will work flexibly across sites with a base location to be confirmed. Welsh speakers are welcome and training will be provided to support development within the Dental Service.

Qualifications

• National certificate for DN's or equivalent.
• Registered with GDC.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Post basic certificate in sedation, SC, radiography, oral health or orthodontics.
• Knowledge of the CDS role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor patients for and during their treatment, with pre- and post-operative instructions.
• Create and maintain an environment to provide a high standard of care for patients.
• Autonomously anticipate instruments during procedures and manage materials.
• Work flexibly across different sites, including mobile clinics, schools and nursing homes.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team player

Education

National certificate for DN's or equivalent

Registered with GDC

Evidence of continued professional development

Post basic certificate in Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics

Knowledge of the CDS role

Job description

Main area Dental Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day) Job ref 070-ACS013-0326-D

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Welshpool Town Powys Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

There is an exciting new opportunity for a Dental Nurse to work with the Mobile Dental Unit team. The post is Band 4, Full time, 37.5 hours per week. The postholder will be expected to provide a comprehensive, high-quality care to a wide spectrum of patients across Powys within the Community Dental Service clinics, including mobile dental clinics and/or external sites such as Schools and Nursing homes as required. Dental Nurses will be provided with a base clinic/department when appointed and will be expected to work flexibly across different sites where dental treatment is provided. The base location is to be confirmed but will be situated in the Llandrindod Wells/Mid and North Powys area.

The postholder will be expected to establish strong links and effective working relations with the whole Dental team as well as patient, parents, guardians, education providers, day centres for Adults/Children with special needs, social services, other Dental services, GDP’s, Hospitals, Medical practitioners and Dental material suppliers.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of the Dental team, preparing and monitoring patients for and during their treatment, providing pre and post-operative instructions.

Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment to provide a high standard of care for patients.

This rewarding role requires working autonomously when anticipating instruments required during procedures carried out by the clinician, mixing materials, and holding instruments in position.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Qualification / Knowledge

• National certificate for DN's or equivalent
• Registered with GDC
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Post basic certificate in any of the following Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
• Knowledge of the role of the CDS

Experience

• Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
• Keyboard skills, outlook, word, Excel
• Experience of working with the public, special care pts and the elderly
• Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality required

Aptitude and abilities

• Ability to work and relate to children and special needs
• Ability to use initiative in emergency situations
• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Ability to prioritise and organise clinc/surgery
• Self motivated and able to motivate patients
• Team player
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
• Self management and planning skills
• Experience of commitment to QA and Audit

Values

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Support and demonstarte PTHB values
• Able to work autonomously

Other

• Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.