Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Dental Nurse to join the domiciliary team within the Community Dental Service. This Band 4, full-time post offers the opportunity to support the delivery of dental care to a wide range of patients across Powys, including those who may face barriers in accessing traditional clinic-based services.
Working as part of a dedicated and supportive dental team, the postholder will provide support and contribute to the safe, effective delivery of care. This is a varied and rewarding role which will suit someone who enjoys working flexibly, building positive relationships, and making a real difference to patients and communities across Powys.
The successful candidate will be allocated a base clinic at Llandrindod Wells and will be expected to work flexibly across different locations where dental treatment is provided.
The postholder will develop strong working relationships with colleagues across the dental team, as well as with patients, parents, guardians, education providers, day centres, social services, other dental services, General Dental Practitioners, hospitals, medical practitioners, carers, care homes, nursing homes and dental material suppliers.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of the Dental team, preparing and monitoring patients for and during their treatment, providing pre and post-operative instructions.
Responsible for creating and maintaining an environment to provide a high standard of care for patients.
This rewarding role requires working autonomously when anticipating instruments required during procedures carried out by the clinician, mixing materials, and holding instruments in position.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training
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 special needs
- Ability to use initiative in 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
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
- 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).
Closing Date: 14 October 2026
