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 team consists of experienced Dentists, Dental Nurses, Dental Therapists and administrative staff, where skill mixing is encouraged. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills. The post holder will be based in Newtown, 15 hours per week and will be expected to travel to other clinic locations at least once a week.

The Community Dental Service comprises of a wide range of locations, specialities and services which involve primary dental care, consultant led secondary care, special needs and priority group patients in both the clinic and domiciliary setting. This includes Schools, residential and nursing homes, epidemiological surveys, and oral health promotion/education.

Training, development, and skill mixing of the dental workforce is encouraged and supported.

Main duties of the job
The Dental Nurse will work as part of the team, providing assistance to clinicians within the Dental Service, plus arranging and supporting the clinician with any domiciliary visits, screening, epidemiology and research programmes. They will be expected to work autonomously, seeking advice when required. The post holder will be expected to carry out all related clerical and administrative duties to ensure efficient operation of the clinic/department.

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.

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
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 clinic/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

Other
Essential

• Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations

Values
Essential

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

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 required

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

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).