Job summary
Are you a motivated enthusiastic and caring person with good communication skills and the ability to organise, and required to work as part of a team in Gwent.
Based in Blaenavon in the General Dental Service, although you will be working in various areas of Gwent. You will be required to assist the Community Dentist, Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienist, with all dental treatment. This will also include assisting with people who have special care needs at clinics, centres, hospitals, residential homes, patient homes and mobile dental units throughout Gwent.
Appropriate experience and relevant registration is essential.
You must be able to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
To provide a range of clinical and administrative tasks (manual and computer) in an efficient and effective manner, assisting in the delivery of appropriate health care for the patients of the General Dental Service (GDS) Community Dental Service (CDS) within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
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.
Job description
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
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Computer
- Team player
- Written skills
- Organisation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Routine Adults treatment
- Children and anxious patients treatment
- Substantial previous experience
- Working in a Team
- Clerical and Reception duties
Desirable
- CDS
- Children and Adult Special Care
- Dom visits
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse
- Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Member of professional organisation
Desirable
- Post Certification in Sedation, SPC Dentistry, Dental Radiography, OHP
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Computer
- Team player
- Written skills
- Organisation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Routine Adults treatment
- Children and anxious patients treatment
- Substantial previous experience
- Working in a Team
- Clerical and Reception duties
Desirable
- CDS
- Children and Adult Special Care
- Dom visits
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse
- Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Member of professional organisation
Desirable
- Post Certification in Sedation, SPC Dentistry, Dental Radiography, OHP
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
