Job summary
There is an exciting new opportunity for a registered Dental Nurse to join the community dental service team, where quality of care is the primary focus. The post is Band 4, Part time, 15 hours per week in Brecon. 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 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.

Applicants for this post must be registered with the GDC as a Dental Nurse.

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.

About us
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.

Person Specification
Essential

• Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Support and demonstrate PTHB values
• Able to work autonomously
• 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 clinic/surgery
• Self motivated and able to motivate patients
• Team player
• Experience of being competent in Dental Administration, prioritising tasks and managing deadlines
• Keyboard skills, Outlook, Word, Excel
• National certificate for DNs or equivalent
• Registered with GDC
• Evidence of continued professional development

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
• Experience of working with the public, special care patients and the elderly
• Experience of working in an environment where tact, diplomacy and confidentiality required
• Post basic certificate in any of the following: Sedation, SC, Radiography, Oral Health, Orthodontics
• Knowledge of the role of the CDS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Closing date: 16 November 2026
Reference number: 070-ACS056-0826-B
Contact: Jacqui Bennett, Senior Dental Nurse, jacqui.bennett@wales.nhs.uk, 07754452313

Apply through our website.