Job Title: Dental Nurse
Agency: Powys Teaching Health Board
Location: Brecon, United Kingdom, Wales
Salary/Rate: 28,819 to 31,626 £ / Year

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Job summary

The post is fixed-term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

There is an exciting new opportunity for a Dental Nurse to work in Brecon Hospital. The post is Band 4, part-time, 30 hours per week. The postholder will be expected to provide 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 postholder will be expected to establish strong links and effective working relations with the whole Dental team as well as patients, 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.

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

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.

Person Specification

Qualification / Knowledge

Essential

• National certificate for DN’s or equivalent
• Registered with GDC
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Post basic certificate in any of the following: Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
• Knowledge of the role of the CDS

Experience

Essential

• Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
• Keyboard skills, Outlook, Word, Excel

Desirable

• Experience of working with the public, special care pts and the elderly
• Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality are required

Aptitude and abilities

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Essential

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

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel promptly to other locations

Closing Date: 3 September 2026

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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