Qualified Dental Nurse

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Dental Nurse in Carmarthen to provide general dental nursing support in the delivery of dental care. Candidates must be GDC registered and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role includes coordinating services and maintaining professional standards. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable, with support available for learning during employment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse with extensive experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
• Welsh language is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dental services within fixed clinics.
• Support clinicians in delivering high-quality dental care.
• Maintain professional standards and effective communication.

Skills

Qualified Dental Nurse

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Welsh language

Education

GDC registration

Job description

Overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board values collaboration, people-centered service, and continuous development. This recruitment process invites you to demonstrate these values in your work with us.

Role

Dental Nurse – provide general dental nursing to support clinicians in the delivery of dental and oral health care to patients. This post is based in Carmarthen with relocation to the new Carmarthen Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) site expected in early 2026. Travel across sites in a timely manner is essential. The post is subject to a successful DBS and Occupational Health screening. Applicants must be GDC registered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dental services within fixed clinics.
• Support clinicians in delivering high-quality dental care to patients.
• Maintain professional standards and effective communication with the team and patients.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified Dental Nurse with extensive experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
• Welsh language: Desirable. The Health Board supports Welsh language development; applications from Welsh speakers are welcome. If the Welsh language requirement is not met, learning options and support are available during employment.
• GDC registration is required.

Welsh Language and Equality

The Health Board maintains a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and Welsh-language applications will not be treated less favourably than English ones.

Organisation Context

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and surrounding areas. We employ over 13,000 staff delivering primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disability services. We work with local authorities and third-sector partners and operate in multiple locations including hospitals, community hospitals, integrated care centres, general practices, dental practices, community pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and domiciliary providers.