# Dental Nurse - Maxilliofacial > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse-maxilliofacial/1dce9156-0c32-4e88-8d6c-51833d193171 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dental-nurse-maxilliofacial/1dce9156-0c32-4e88-8d6c-51833d193171.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - **Town:** Newport - **Region:** Newport - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Dental nurse - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £27,898 - £30,615 PA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2025-08-20T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-08-06T11:30:37.332Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/NewportAbergavenny/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/General_Surgery/General_Surgery-v7339306 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7339306?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity  for a Dental Nurse to join our team in our Orthodontics/ Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department which is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport and Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. You will be required to assist in the delivery of appropriate healthcare within the Maxillofacial Theatre and oral surgery and orthodontic clinical areas. You will act independently within clearly defined occupational policies and procedures, referring to the Manager when required. ### Main duties of the job To assist in developing an environment which supports the value of care for patients in theatre and clinic settings, ensuring an effective and efficient service is provided. To be committed to ensuring quality of care is delivered whilst assisting the surgeon in general anaesthetic theatre. To liaise and communicate with members of the multi disciplinary team in the  assisting, planning and delivery of patient care. To be responsible for booking of clinics and appointments. To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in dental nursing. To participate in monitoring of theatre and clinic standards. To remove facial sutures without supervision on the direction of the clinician/Registered General Nurse. ### 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 ## Job Details We have an exciting opportunity  for a Dental Nurse to join our team in our Orthodontics/ Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Department which is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport and Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. You will be required to assist in the delivery of appropriate healthcare within the Maxillofacial Theatre and oral surgery and orthodontic clinical areas. You will act independently within clearly defined occupational policies and procedures, referring to the Manager when required. ## Job Description To assist in developing an environment which supports the value of care for patients in theatre and clinic settings, ensuring an effective and efficient service is provided. To be committed to ensuring quality of care is delivered whilst assisting the surgeon in general anaesthetic theatre. To liaise and communicate with members of the multi disciplinary team in the  assisting, planning and delivery of patient care. To be responsible for booking of clinics and appointments. To be aware of and demonstrate practice based on current advances in dental nursing. To participate in monitoring of theatre and clinic standards. To remove facial sutures without supervision on the direction of the clinician/Registered General Nurse. ## 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 ### Other **Essential** - Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check (delete as appropriate) - Willing to develop and take on new roles - Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team - Integrity - Flexible approach to the needs of the service ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence based record of delivering high quality care **Desirable** - Hospital / orthodontic/ oral surgery experience. Although previous experience of the speciality would be an advantage, the department offers a comprehensive induction programme for newly qualified dental nurses ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registration with the General Dental Council - National Certificate and/or Hospital Certificate for Dental Nursing - Knowledge of a range of dental procedures; acquired through NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training plus experience to diploma level or equivalent - Understanding the diverse patient needs - Awareness of Health & Safety at work **Desirable** - Experience of special needs patients - Understanding of ordering systems - Ability to assist with Orthodontic/Oral surgery procedures - Ability to assist with all prosthetic and conservation treatments. ### Skills and Attributes **Essential** - Understanding the diverse patient needs **Desirable** - IT skills - Impression taking course - Experience of special needs patients - Understanding of ordering systems - Ability to assist with Orthodontic/ Oral surgery procedures - Ability to assist with all Prosthetic, & Conservation treatments - Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh ## Documents - [band 4 dental nurse jdps (pdf, 194.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9578673) - [flexible working options (pdf, 328.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1962) - [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695) - [values & behaviour framework (pdf, 700.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=813) - [oh functional requirements form (pdf, 648.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9578674) - [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696) - [guidance notes for applicants april 2024 (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 696.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633) ## 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.