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 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.
The hours of work are 15 over 2 days, one of which maybe a Saturday.
Main duties of the job
The Dental Nurse will work as part of the team, providing assistance toclinicians 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Welcome to Powys Teaching Health Board!
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the people of Powys, mid Wales. As a rural health board with around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of Wales, we provide as many services as possible locally. This is mainly through GPs and other primary care services, community hospitals and community services. As we don't have a District General Hospital, we work closely with other organisations in Wales and England to provide services for the people of Powys. We always strive to deliver as many services in Powys as possible including assessment and follow ups after treatment. The health board also works closely with Powys County Council and the voluntary sector to meet the needs of the community.
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
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 required
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work and relate to children and apecial needs
- Ability to use initiativein 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
- Ability to speak Welsh
- 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 demonstarte PTHB values
- Able to work autonomously
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations
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 required
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work and relate to children and apecial needs
- Ability to use initiativein 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
- Ability to speak Welsh
- 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 demonstarte PTHB values
- Able to work autonomously
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to other locations
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
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).
