Qualified Dental Nurse Community

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Qualified Dental Nurse to join their supportive dental team in Wales. The role involves providing general dental nursing support, coordinating services within fixed clinics, and maintaining clinical governance. Applicants should have GDC registration and experience in clinical dental support, and the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. This position offers competitive remuneration of £27,898 to £30,615 pro rata per annum.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dental Nurse with GDC registration.
• Extensive experience in dental nursing in community or clinical settings.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental nursing support to clinicians.
• Coordinate dental services within the fixed clinics.
• Support the delivery of general dental care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexibly

Welsh language skills

Education

GDC Registration

Qualified Dental Nurse or equivalent qualification

Recognised Oral Health Education Certificate

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable Qualified Dental Nurse to join a highly motivated, professional and supportive dental team in providing Dental Care to the people of Carmarthenshire

This post will be based in our Elizabeth Williams Clinic Llanelli , however the ability to travel across sites in a timely manner is essential. This post is subject to a successful DBS and Occupational Health Screening.

Applicants must be GDC registered.

Main duties of the job

The Dental Nurse will be responsible for the provision of General Dental Nursing supporting clinicians in the delivery of Dental and Oral Health care to patients.

You should have extensive experience as a Qualified Dental Nurse, good communication and interpersonal skills along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

The successful candidate will have the responsibility for the coordination of the dental services within the fixed clinics.

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

Interviews to be held on 11/02/2026

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Qualified Dental nurse or demonstrable competence through equivalent experience / NEB diploma level qualification
• GDC Registration
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit
• Recognised Oral Health Education Certificate

Experience

• Experience in providing clinical support to dentists and / or therapists
• Oral Health Education Stock control
• Safe disposal of waste
• Work within a Community Dental Service
• Conscious sedation, General Anaesthesia, special needs dentistry, orthodontics, laboratory techniques and radiography

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£27,898 to £30,615 a yearper annum pro rata