Job summary
Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking to recruit experienced Dental Nurses to join our Dental Nurse team based at the Port Talbot Resource Centre.
The post holders will be part of the Dental Nurse Team, responsible for providing a high standard of care, demonstrating strong clinical dental nursing skills. Working with the Senior Dental Nurse of the departments to provide an efficient and effective service ensuring Health and Safety and cross infection policies are met and maintained.
A high level of communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a team. Successful applicants will have responsibility for their allocated clinics; ensuring standards are met at all times and will be required to be able to deal with pressure with a positive attitude and possess a professional and flexible approach to their work.
The working hours are 8:40 - 5.00 Monday - Friday, and the post holders will be required to work across all Swansea Bay Health Board sites as and when necessary.
Main duties of the job
Providing support and assistance for the Foundation Dentists and Trainers, Consultants and GDP, in providing high quality dental care to patients, and be responsible for the effective, efficient preparation and maintenance of a multi-disciplinary dental clinic, maintaining a high level of cross infection control in all clinical areas.
Manage clinical time, including clinical appointments, prioritisation and management. When not assisting in the surgeries nurses are expected to provide administrative support. Nurses are expected to be able to carry out their duties without direct supervision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/ therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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
Experience
Essential
- Significant Trained Dental Nurse Experience
- Experience working with Foundation Dentists
- Experience in mentoring student Dental Nurses
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications GDC Registration
- National certificate for Dental Nursing / NVQ Level 3 / CertHE in Dental Nursing
Desirable
- Additional Post Qualifications
- Experience working with Foundation Dentists
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Personal Attributes shows empathy, compassion, dignity and respect
- Shows resilience, adaptability, and a flexible approach as demanding situations arise with positivity.
- Motivated, Friendly
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of customer care issues
- Understanding Data Protection
- Understanding, acceptance, and adherence for the need of confidentiality
Desirable
- I.T skills - Dental Software - word - excel -
LHB Values
Essential
- Caring for each other - Working together - Always improving
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Trained Dental Nurse Experience
- Experience working with Foundation Dentists
- Experience in mentoring student Dental Nurses
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications GDC Registration
- National certificate for Dental Nursing / NVQ Level 3 / CertHE in Dental Nursing
Desirable
- Additional Post Qualifications
- Experience working with Foundation Dentists
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Personal Attributes shows empathy, compassion, dignity and respect
- Shows resilience, adaptability, and a flexible approach as demanding situations arise with positivity.
- Motivated, Friendly
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of customer care issues
- Understanding Data Protection
- Understanding, acceptance, and adherence for the need of confidentiality
Desirable
- I.T skills - Dental Software - word - excel -
LHB Values
Essential
- Caring for each other - Working together - Always improving
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).
