Community Dental Nurse

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

Are you a Qualified Dental Nurse who enjoys variety and is looking for a fresh challenge?We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated Dental nurse to join our dental team who can relate to all age groups and who can assist the clinicians with a full range of dental procedures. Experience of patients with special care is desirable

As a Qualified Dental Nurse you will be based at Holywell Community Hospital. The successful candidate must be willing to provide dental nursing support in satellite clinics, mobile units, hospital venues and on a domiciliary basis.

The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

You must be registered with the General Dental Council

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

Are you a qualified Dental Nurse who enjoys variety and is looking for a fresh challenge?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Dental Nurse to join our dental team who can relate to all age groups and who can assist the clinicians with a full range of CDS dental procedures. The role includes Community Dental Service paperwork, cash handling and banking. Experience of patients with special needs is desirable but not essential

As a qualified Dental Nurse you will be based at Holywell Community Hospital. The successful candidate may be asked to provide dental nursing support in satellite clinics, mobile units, and hospital venues and on a domiciliary basis.

The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.

You must be registered with the General Dental Council.

About us

We have a varied team, spread across North Wales, consisting of Dentists, Therapists Dental Nurses and Dental Healthcare Assistants. We all work together to provide the highest standard of patient oral health care possible.

Our benefits will give you the satisfaction of knowing you have played a central part in "Working to Achieve a Healthier Future for Wales".

Here at BCUHB we will also reward you with our benefits, which include a generous annual leave package, flexible working, access to occupational health and a contributory pension.

Date posted

07 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-ACS611-1023

Job locations

Holywell Dental Clinic, Holywell Community Hospital

Halkyn Road

Holywell

CH8 7TZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

application form and interview

Essential

  • Current Registered with General Dental Council

Desirable

  • previous experience of working within the NHS healthcare environment

application form and interview

Essential

  • able to work effectively in a team

Desirable

  • planning and prioritisation / organisational skills

application form and interview

Essential

  • must hold NEBDN dental nurse qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • hold post-qualifications or additional duty certificates
Person Specification

application form and interview

Essential

  • Current Registered with General Dental Council

Desirable

  • previous experience of working within the NHS healthcare environment

application form and interview

Essential

  • able to work effectively in a team

Desirable

  • planning and prioritisation / organisational skills

application form and interview

Essential

  • must hold NEBDN dental nurse qualification or equivalent

Desirable

  • hold post-qualifications or additional duty certificates

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Holywell Dental Clinic, Holywell Community Hospital

Halkyn Road

Holywell

CH8 7TZ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Holywell Dental Clinic, Holywell Community Hospital

Halkyn Road

Holywell

CH8 7TZ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Dental Nurse

Beverley Jones

beverley.jones6@wales.nhs.uk

07977689687

Date posted

07 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-ACS611-1023

Job locations

Holywell Dental Clinic, Holywell Community Hospital

Halkyn Road

Holywell

CH8 7TZ


Supporting documents

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