Dental Nurse PDS

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Qualified Dental Nurse to assist with various dental procedures across locations including clinics and mobile units. Applicants must be registered with the General Dental Council and possess the ability to travel efficiently within the North Wales Community Dental Service locality. Welsh speaking is desirable, but not mandatory. This role offers the chance to work in a varied environment supporting a diverse patient group.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Dental Nurse.
• Willingness to provide dental nursing support at various locations.
• Must travel between sites promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians with a full range of dental procedures.
• Travel within North Wales Community Dental Service locality.
• Support patient care in mobile dental units and other venues.

Skills

Ability to relate to all age groups

Experience with patients with special care

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Registered with the General Dental Council

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will be administratively responsible to the Senior Dental Nurse and ultimately accountable to the Clinical Director for North Wales Community Dental Service. The Dental Nurse will be clinically responsible to the Clinician to whom he/she is assigned.

Travel Requirements

The post holder will be required to travel within the North Wales Community Dental Service locality, for example clinics, hospitals, schools, domiciliary visits, mobile dental units and to carry out treatment at other sites, for example, nursing homes. Travel expenses will be paid.

Job Description

Are you a Qualified Dental Nurse who enjoys variety and is looking for a fresh challenge? We are seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Dental nurse to join our dental team who can relate to all age groups and assist the clinicians with a full range of dental procedures. Experience of patients with special care is desirable.

Location and Travel

As a Qualified Dental Nurse you will be based at Corwen Health Centre, but you must be willing to provide dental nursing support in satellite clinics, mobile units, hospital venues and on a domiciliary basis. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

Requirements

You must be registered with the General Dental Council. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Employer Details

We are Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Equality and Diversity

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Application Process

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.