Job summary
Are you looking to progress in your dental career? We are seeking two enthusiastic team players to join our well established Oral Health Promotion Team.
We are looking for two dental nurses to support an expansion of fluoride varnish in Primary Schools as part of a wider health prevention plan. In addition, the role will see delivery of oral health education sessions to Key Stage 3 pupils in Secondary Schools.
Main duties of the job
The post holders must be qualified to apply fluoride varnish, and experience in delivering evidence based key oral health messages would be advantageous.
The post holders must be willing to travel across Hywel Dda either in their own vehicles or in the vans provided.
- Provision of fluoride varnish across Primary Schools in Hywel Dda.
- Delivery of oral health education across Secondary Schools in Hywel Dda.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The role will require integration with an experienced oral health promotion team to role out an expansion of fluoride varnish to year 6 pupils across eligible school sin Hywel Dda. As a GDC registrant, you will be expected to apply and adhere to professionals standards and work within your scope of practice.
In addition, the post holder will be required to support development and delivery of oral health education sessions to Key Stage 3 pupils using evidence based research.
The posts are 4 days a week term time only . The post holders will be based at Phil Bennett OBE Community Resource Centre, Llanelli, SA14 8BE.
The closing date for this post is 01/07/2025 and interviews will be held in Haverfordwest on 10/07/2025. The candidates will be expected to present a 5 minute power point during the interview. The posts will commence on 01/09/2025.
If you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact Tara Gover (Service Improvement Lead Oral Health and Dental Services) on 01437604403
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The role will require integration with an experienced oral health promotion team to role out an expansion of fluoride varnish to year 6 pupils across eligible school sin Hywel Dda. As a GDC registrant, you will be expected to apply and adhere to professionals standards and work within your scope of practice.
In addition, the post holder will be required to support development and delivery of oral health education sessions to Key Stage 3 pupils using evidence based research.
The posts are 4 days a week term time only . The post holders will be based at Phil Bennett OBE Community Resource Centre, Llanelli, SA14 8BE.
The closing date for this post is 01/07/2025 and interviews will be held in Haverfordwest on 10/07/2025. The candidates will be expected to present a 5 minute power point during the interview. The posts will commence on 01/09/2025.
If you would like an informal discussion or further information, please contact Tara Gover (Service Improvement Lead Oral Health and Dental Services) on 01437604403
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse
- GDC Registered
- Maintains CPD requirements, HB mandatory training and competence levels
- Evidence of continued professional development to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of providing public health messages
- Adhere to GDC and HDUHB confidentially policies and procedures.
- Compliance with current cross infection standards
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and participation in Audit
- Awareness of risk management and Health and Safety Guidance
Desirable
- NEBDN Diploma in Oral Health or recognised equivalent
- ECDL
- Teaching Certificate
- Awareness of the CDS client criteria and its role
- Understanding of the Public Health Wales wider agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a dental service
- Whole population approach to health promotion
- Ability to work within a team and to work using own initiative
- Experiencing of dealing with confidential information
- Knowledge of the oral health programmes and toolkits
Desirable
- Experiencing of working with complex patient groups
- Experience of conducting audits. Evidence of working with multi agency team
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) is desirable but not essential for this post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Qualified Dental Nurse
- GDC Registered
- Maintains CPD requirements, HB mandatory training and competence levels
- Evidence of continued professional development to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of providing public health messages
- Adhere to GDC and HDUHB confidentially policies and procedures.
- Compliance with current cross infection standards
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and participation in Audit
- Awareness of risk management and Health and Safety Guidance
Desirable
- NEBDN Diploma in Oral Health or recognised equivalent
- ECDL
- Teaching Certificate
- Awareness of the CDS client criteria and its role
- Understanding of the Public Health Wales wider agenda
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a dental service
- Whole population approach to health promotion
- Ability to work within a team and to work using own initiative
- Experiencing of dealing with confidential information
- Knowledge of the oral health programmes and toolkits
Desirable
- Experiencing of working with complex patient groups
- Experience of conducting audits. Evidence of working with multi agency team
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) is desirable but not essential for this post
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).
