# Dental Nurse, Emergency Dental Service > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse-emergency-dental-service/c5419d3e-ba88-48c4-9fc7-3bea188ec5d0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse-emergency-dental-service/c5419d3e-ba88-48c4-9fc7-3bea188ec5d0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Dental nurse - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 Pro-rata to 10 hours per month, plus weekend enhancements - **Contract type:** Permanent: Working 1 weekend every 5 weeks on a Saturday & Sunday, with hours of 12.30 - 17.30 - **Employment type:** Part time - 2.25 hours per week (Working 1 weekend every 5 weeks equates to 10 hours over one weekend) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T11:01:29.109Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Pontypridd/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Dental_Nurse/Dental_Nurse-v8001717 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8001717?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will provide a comprehensive range of dental nurse skills to support clinicians in the provision of quality dental care to all groups of patients. The post holder will provide clinical and chair side support to clinicians within the EDS whilst be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of all dental procedures. Assist in the smooth running of the clinic whilst working independently to manage surgeries effectively and efficiently within the Health Board’s guidelines. The post holder will be required to undertake reception duties as and when required. The post holder’s activities are controlled by professional policies and procedures Work independently and have responsibility for own actions when delivering dental nursing care. ### Main duties of the job To have individual responsibility for the organisation of the surgery and ensure accurate preparation and presentation of appropriate materials and equipment using a high degree of precision. - Provide chair-side assistance and fourhanded dentistry when required throughout the patient’s treatment, anticipating the clinician’s needs and any possible complications which may arise. - Achieve and maintain high standards of infection control, PPE and cleanliness in line with current codes of practice. - Professionally responsible for the safe disposal of clinical waste in accordance with the Health Board’s infection control policy. - Assistance in the management of medical and dental emergencies if required. - Participate in ordering and maintaining clinical stock levels. - Process and develop radiographs, complying with current IRMER regulations. - Responsible for chaperoning patients and staff. - Answering queries in person and by telephone - Provide advice on a wide range of dental procedures, adjusting information as required addressing patients’ level of understanding. - Provide pre and post-operative advice on dental care to patients, communicate reassurance and information. ### 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 Create paper and electronic patient records, distribute medical history forms to patients and prepare and complete FP17 forms as appropriate, gaining patient / or significant other’s signature. - Ensure patient records are efficiently maintained, secure and patient confidentiality is protected. - To plan and maintain the stock levels of clinical instrument cassettes and materials required for the clinical session. - To manage own workload efficiently, organise routine and access sessions. - Provide clinical and chair side support to clinicians within the EDS - Ensure decontamination procedures are followed to maintain compliance with Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board policies and procedures. Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. ## Job Details The post holder will provide a comprehensive range of dental nurse skills to support clinicians in the provision of quality dental care to all groups of patients. The post holder will provide clinical and chair side support to clinicians within the EDS whilst be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of all dental procedures. Assist in the smooth running of the clinic whilst working independently to manage surgeries effectively and efficiently within the Health Board’s guidelines. The post holder will be required to undertake reception duties as and when required. The post holder’s activities are controlled by professional policies and procedures Work independently and have responsibility for own actions when delivering dental nursing care. ## Job Description To have individual responsibility for the organisation of the surgery and ensure accurate preparation and presentation of appropriate materials and equipment using a high degree of precision. Provide chair-side assistance and fourhanded dentistry when required throughout the patient’s treatment, anticipating the clinician’s needs and any possible complications which may arise. Achieve and maintain high standards of infection control, PPE and cleanliness in line with current codes of practice. Professionally responsible for the safe disposal of clinical waste in accordance with the Health Board’s infection control policy. Assistance in the management of medical and dental emergencies if required. Participate in ordering and maintaining clinical stock levels. Process and develop radiographs, complying with current IRMER regulations. Responsible for chaperoning patients and staff. Answering queries in person and by telephone Provide advice on a wide range of dental procedures, adjusting information as required addressing patients’ level of understanding. Provide pre and post-operative advice on dental care to patients, communicate reassurance and information. ## 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 Create paper and electronic patient records, distribute medical history forms to patients and prepare and complete FP17 forms as appropriate, gaining patient / or significant other’s signature. Ensure patient records are efficiently maintained, secure and patient confidentiality is protected. To plan and maintain the stock levels of clinical instrument cassettes and materials required for the clinical session. To manage own workload efficiently, organise routine and access sessions. Provide clinical and chair side support to clinicians within the EDS Ensure decontamination procedures are followed to maintain compliance with Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board policies and procedures. Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Computer literate. - Time management skills. **Desirable** - Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above ### Knowledge / Experience **Essential** - National Certificate for Dental Nurses or NVQ Diploma in Dental Nursing & GDC Registration - Experience in a role in a dental practice/clinic environment - Good verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels - Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection. - Up to date knowledge of dental nursing procedures **Desirable** - Knowledge of Patient Management Systems - Experience / knowledge of Decontamination procedures. - Work in a Quality System Environment ## Documents - [jdps english (pdf, 864.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10326085) - [sdmp cymraeg (doc, 347.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10352445) - [employee benefits (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2345) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (doc, 287.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10309772) - [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.