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Job summary

Main area
Surgery Clinical Board
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
15 hours per week (Various part time post)
Job ref
001-ACS117-0626
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Dental Hospital
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/06/2026 23:59

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board logo

Trained Dental Nurse

Band 4

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

 


 

Job overview

Responsible for effective and efficient preparation, maintenance and monitoring of a multi chair unit or Dental clinic. 

This may also include General Anaesthetics Theatres, Outreach Dental Units and Peripheral Hospital Dental Service. 

To ensure the best possible Dental Nursing Care and practice is delivered to patients including those with complex medical, physical and emotional needs within the framework of the Health Boards services.

Provide teaching and support of dental nurse procedures to the Dental team as a whole. 

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 part time Qualified  GDC Registered Dental Nurse to join the team.

These posts, will be various hours available.

The successful candidate would also be required to support our Outreach Units and PHDS when required.

The successful candidate will be required to assist the Senior Dental Nurse in the day to day co-ordination of a multi-chair dental clinic, whilst also assisting dental staff, dental undergraduates, postgraduates and DCPs, in the provision of dental treatment of patients.

You will also be expected to assist in clinical teaching and supervision of trainee dental nurses on placement and demonstrate a willingness to develop within the dental nurse profession.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, along with a flexible approach to work.

The post is subject to a successful DBS and Occupational Health Screening.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future

Detailed job description and main 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

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • A recognised Trained Dental Nurse Qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Natalie Summerill
Job title
Deputy dental nurse manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920 742384
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